3/4 lb. ground beef
1 sm. onion, chopped
1 sm. red pepper, chopped
1 c. barbecue sauce
1/2 c. rice
1 1/2 c. water
1 1/2 tsp. salt

Brown ground beef, onion and pepper in skillet; drain fat. Stir in barbecue sauce. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Meanwhile, bring water and salt to a boil. Stir in rice. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Serve meat and sauce over rice. Garnish with shredded Cheddar cheese if desired.