3/4 c. ground beef
1 sm. onion
1 sm. red or green pepper, chopped
1 c. barbeque sauce
1 1/2 c. water
1 1/2 c. rice, instant
1/2 tsp. salt

Brown ground beef, onion, pepper in skillet; drain off fat. Stir in barbeque sauce. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Bring water to boil. Add salt, stir in rice, cover, remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Serve meat sauce over rice. Garnish with shredded cheese if desired.