1/2 med. green pepper, diced
1 c. tomato sauce
4 oz. onion, diced
1 packet instant beef broth
Artificial sweetener to equal tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
8 oz. cooked beef, crumbled
4 oz. Cheddar cheese, grated
2 c. cooked rice

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In medium saucepan, combine first 7 ingredients. Simmer for 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add beef, 3 oz. cheese and rice. Stir until cheese melts. Turn into an 8x8 inch pan sprayed with Pam.

Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 1/2 hour. Remove from oven and allow to sit 10-15 minutes before cutting. Makes 4 servings.