Beef and Broccoli Bake

1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cups brown rice cooked in low sodium beef broth
10-oz pkg frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained
1 cup shredded reduced fat cheddar cheese-divided
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp crushed thyme leaves
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 8oz can tomato sauce



Brown beef and onion in large non stick skillet over medium heat. Stir in rice, broccoli, 1/2 cup cheese, salt, thyme, pepper and tomato sauce. Turn into greased 2 qt baking dish and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes.