Easy Slow Cooker Spanish Rice

I'm constantly asked to make this tasty dish and why not? It is a hearty meal in itself, perfect for game day or when you don't want to spend all day in the kitchen. I will usually serve it with cheesy homemade garlic bread.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 3 hr
• Total Time: 3 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 403 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
• 2 green bell peppers, chopped
• 2 yellow onions, chopped
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or to taste
• ½ teaspoon hot sauce, or to taste
• 1 cup converted raw rice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until lightly browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard fat.

Step 2

Transfer beef to a slow cooker. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, green bell peppers, water, onions, rice, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, and hot sauce. Cook on High until rice is tender, about 3 hours. Serve in bowls and top with Cheddar cheese.