1 lb. ground beef
1 cup white rice
1/2 to 1 onion, chopped
1 to 2 bell peppers, chopped
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 (10 oz.) can condensed tomato soup, divided
salt and pepper, to taste
hot sauce, to taste (optional)

Cook rice according to package directions.

Meanwhile, slice or dice onion and peppers. Sauté onions and peppers in olive oil. Brown ground beef. Add peppers, onion, beef, rice, cheese, and half can of tomato soup in casserole dish and mix along with salt and pepper to taste and hot sauce (if desired). Smear remaining tomato soup on top.

Bake at 325°F until soup thickens on top (about 10 minutes).

Submitted by: Patrick Smith