Spanish Rice Bake

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon brown sugar 
• 14.5 ounce canned tomatoes canned
• 0.5 cup chile sauce 
• 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves fresh chopped
• 0.3 cup bell pepper green chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin 
• 1 pinch ground pepper black
• 1 pound ground beef lean
• 0.8 cup rice long grain uncooked
• 0.5 cup onion finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• 0.5 cup cheddar cheese shredded
• 1 cup water 
• 0.5 teaspoon worcestershire sauce 

Equipment

• frying pan
• oven
• pot
• casserole dish

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10 to 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
6. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.