Refried Beans and Rice

This came from Taste Of Home Casseroles. I have not tried this just posting for safe keeping.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 1  small onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped green pepper
• 1  ounce  taco seasoning
• 3⁄4 cup water
• 16  ounces kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 14 1⁄2 ounces stewed tomatoes
• 8  ounces tomato sauce
• 1  cup  uncooked  instant rice
• 16  ounces  refried beans
•  shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
•  chopped green onion (optional)

Directions

1. In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add taco seasoning and water. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Add the kidney beans, tomatoes and tomato sauce.
2. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; add rice. Cover and let stand 5 minutes or until rice is tender. Drop rounded spoonfuls of refried beans over rice; heat through. Garnish with cheese and onions if desired.