Spanish Rice Dinner

I got the basic idea from Jeri Dobrowski from Beach, North Dakota who sent it in to the " Taste of Home " people. I found it in one of those recipe booklets you can buy at places like Wal-mart, and the grocery stores.I didn't have everything that her recipe called for, so I improvised and used what was on hand, plus I added a few extras :) .I will list her ingredients in parenthesis.Thanks Jeri for a very good idea. :) As this is written it would serve 4,but if you served it with a side salad and garlic bread you might be able to get six servings.Submitted to Food.com ( a.k.a. " ZAAR " ) on July 2nd.2012.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 1 1⁄2 cups cooked long-grain rice
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can  chili seasoned diced tomatoes (same amount of stewed )
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can green beans, drained
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons seasoning salt
• 3⁄4 cup  finely chopped sweet onion (she used 1 Tablespoon dried minced onion)
• 1  teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1  teaspoon garlic powder, divided (she used 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder )
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper (she used 1/8 teaspoon )
• 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder (she used 1/8 teaspoon hot sauce)
• 1⁄2 cup  mexican style shredded cheese (optional)

Directions

1. In a large skillet over medium heat add beef,onion, seasoned salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of the garlic powder.
2. Cook until meat is no longer pink and onion is tender.
3. Drain and return to skillet.
4. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat sprinkle with cheese if using; cover and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes or until heated through.