Ingredients
6 servings
- •1 pound lean ground beef
- •0.5 cup finely chopped onion
- •0.25 cup chopped green bell pepper
- •1 (14.5 ounce) can canned tomatoes
- •1 cup water
- •0.75 cup uncooked long grain rice
- •0.5 cup chile sauce
- •1 teaspoon salt
- •1 teaspoon brown sugar
- •0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- •0.5 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- •1 pinch ground black pepper
- •0.5 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- •2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- 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.
Nutritional Facts
Per 6 servings
- Calories: 350
- Carbohydrate: 25g
- Fat: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Sugar: 3g