Cheesy Beef

• 1 cups uncooked rice
• 2 cups water
• 1 large green pepper, diced
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1lb. ground beef, browned and drained
• 1lb. colby, cheddar or american cheese, shredded
• ½ cup red sauce
• 1tbs. each of salt, pepper and garlic

Bring water to a boil with green pepper and onion. Stir in rice and seasonings into boiling water, reduce to medium heat. Allow to steam in tightly covered lid 20 minutes - don't peek! Stir rice mixture, sauce, cheese and beef into decorative bowl until cheese is melted. Serve immediately over bread or hamburger buns, sloppy joe style.