Preheat oven to 425 degrees
In a 10 inch cast iron skillet brown ground beef. Drain grease.
In a large measuring cup or bowl mix together 21 oz of water, garlic powder, and 2 packets onion soup mix. Pour into skillet.
Rinse 2 cups of long grain rice. Do not use instant. Place in skillet.
Mix together 1 jar of gravy with remainder water. Pour into skillet. Mix well.
Place butter slices across top. Cover with foil. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes, open oven and remove foil from skillet. Bake an additional 20 - 30 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is done.
Remove from oven, fluff rice to mix seasonings into all areas of rice. Serve and enjoy!
