Easy Cheesy Beef Bbq Baked Rice

Submitted by Kittencalrecipezazz

"This is really good and simple to throw together, great for a fast and simple weeknight meal.... the Minute rice really cuts the cooking time down! All the seasonings and cheese can be adjusted to suit taste...from stove to table in around 1 hour!"

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3⁄4 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic
• 1⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• seasoning salt (to taste)
• pepper (to taste)
• 1 tablespoon chili powder (or to taste)
• 2 tablespoons prepared mustard
• 1 1⁄2 cups barbecue sauce
• 1 3⁄4 cups water
• 1 1⁄2 cups grated cheddar cheese
• 2 cups uncooked Minute Rice

directions

1. Set oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a extra large (oven-proof) fry pan, brown the ground beef with the chopped onions, green pepper and garlic, until beef is no longer pink; drain all fat.
3. Add in ALL remaining ingredients (except the rice); mix well to combine.
4. Adjust all seasoning to suit taste.
5. Cook and simmer for 5-7 minutes (on top of stove).
6. Add in the Minute rice; stir to combine.
7. Cover with lid and place/cook in the oven for 25 minutes, or until rice is soft and is desired texture.
8. Sprinkle with more grated cheddar cheese if desired.
9. Delicious!