Sloppy Joe-Topped Rice

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups long-grain white rice
  • 1½ lb ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 (15-oz) can tomato sauce
  • ¾ cup ketchup
  • 3 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 3 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 (8-oz) pkg shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook rice according to package directions.
  2. Meanwhile, cook beef, onion, and bell pepper in a large skillet over medium heat until beef is browned and crumbly; drain and return to skillet.
  3. Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, chili powder, and cumin; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Divide rice among 6 shallow bowls. Spoon meat mixture over rice. Sprinkle with cheese.

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