Easy Cheesy Beef Bbq Baked Rice

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: 45 mins
• 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!