Spanish Rice Bake

 

Spanish Rice Bake
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr
 
Course: Main Course
Servings: 4
Ingredients
  • 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
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

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