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.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- ½ cup finely chopped onion
- ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can canned tomatoes
- 1 cup water
- ¾ cup uncooked long grain rice
- ½ cup chile sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 pinch ground black pepper
- ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
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.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 350 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat19g | 24% |
Saturated Fat8g | 42% |
Cholesterol67mg | 22% |
Sodium604mg | 26% |
Total Carbohydrate25g | 9% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 5% |
Total Sugars3g | |
Protein19g | |
Vitamin C22mg | 108% |
Calcium111mg | 9% |
Iron4mg | 20% |
Potassium445mg | 9% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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