Ingredients
- 1 lb 85% lean ground beef
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 yellow onion
- 1 stalk celery
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 green bell peppers
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 2 roma tomatoes
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tbsp concentrated beef base
- 6 cups water
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 1/2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Steps
- Cook the ground beef and salt in a large pot over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, breaking it apart until it reaches 160 F.
- Add the onion, celery, garlic, and bell peppers, and cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the tomatoes, pepper, beef base, water, and bay leaf, then simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
- Remove the bay leaf, stir in the cooked rice, and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Top with the cheddar cheese and cook for 2 minutes, until melted.
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