Spanish Rice Bake

Ground beef, fresh onion, green bell pepper, tomatoes and rice are simmered in a sweet-hot sauce of chile, brown sugar, cumin and Worcestershire. This savory rice dish is then baked with Cheddar and garnished with fresh cilantro.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 350 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup water
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• ½ cup finely chopped onion
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can canned tomatoes
• ¾ cup uncooked long grain rice
• ½ cup chile sauce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.