Ingredients
Ingredients List:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup diced onion
1 cup diced green bell pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
1 pound ground beef, 80/20
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup uncooked long grain white rice
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes with juice
1 cup water
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)Instructions
In a skillet with a tight-fitting cover, heat olive oil over medium-high. Add onion, peppers, garlic, ground beef, dry mustard, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Sauté until ground beef is no longer pink, breaking up beef as you cook. (Drain any excess grease.) 
Add rice and cook for two minutes, letting rice absorb liquid. 
Add tomato paste and cook for one minute. 
Add canned tomatoes with juice, water, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes covered. 
After 20 minutes, remove lid and fluff the mixture, then serve. If the mixture is too wet, cook for another few minutes with the lid off. 
If using cheese, sprinkle on top for the last few minutes of cooking time with the lid on. Notes
For a spicier twist, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or diced jalapeños. 
Serve with a side of cornbread or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30