Spanish Rice Bake
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup onion finely chopped
- 1/4 cup green bell pepper chopped
- 1 can tomatoes 14.5 oz
- 1 cup water
- 3/4 cup long grain rice uncooked
- 1/2 cup chili sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 Tbsp cilantro chopped
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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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.
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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.
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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.