spanish rice bake

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can canned tomatoes
• 1 cup water
• 3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
• 1/2 cup chile sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. drain excess fat and transfer beef to a large pot over medium low heat.. stir in the onion, green bell pepper, tomatoes, water, rice, chile sauce, salt, brown sugar, cumin, worcestershire sauce and ground black pepper.
• let this simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, then transport this to a 2-quart casserole dish. press down firmly and sprinkle with the shredded cheddar cheese.
• bake at 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) for 10 to 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.