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

Brown ground beef, onion and pepper in skillet; drain off fat. Stir in barbecue sauce. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, bring water and salt to boil. Stir in rice. Cover; remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Serve meat sauce over rice. Garnish with shredded Cheddar cheese, if desired. Serves 4.