Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 Cup long grain rice
1/2 Pound ground beef
1 3/4 Cup hot water
1 Teaspoon salt
black pepper, to taste
1 Can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 Cup grated Cheddar cheese

Instructions

Brown onion, pepper, garlic, rice and hamburger in a large skillet. Add remaining ingredients except the cheese and mix well. Cover and simmer 25 minutes or until rice is done. Sprinkle cheese over top just before serving.