| Prep time: | 15 Min |
| Cook time: | 45 Min |
| Ready in: | 1 Hr |
| SERVINGS: |
| Original yield: 4 to 6 servings |
INGREDIENTS
* 1 cup water
* 1 cup uncooked instant rice
* 1 pound lean ground beef
* 2 onions, chopped
* 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
* 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
* 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
* 2 tablespoons chili powder
* 1 (8.75 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
* salt and pepper to taste
* 3 slices processed American cheese
DIRECTIONS
* Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 2 quart (8 inch round) casserole dish.
* In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Stir in instant rice, cover and remove from heat. Let sit for 5 minutes.
* In a medium skillet over high heat, brown ground beef with onions and green pepper. Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and chili powder. Simmer for 20 minutes.
* Stir cooked rice into the beef mixture. Mix in the corn, salt and pepper.
* Pour the mixture into prepared casserole dish. Cut the American cheese slices in half and place over the top.
* Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
