Beefy Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (6 7/8 ounce) package beef flavored Rice-A-Roni
1/2 lb lean ground beef
1/3 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Preparation

Prepare rice according to package.
Cook beef, celery and green pepper until the meat is browned and vegetables are tender and drain.
Add rice, salt and pepper.
Transfer to a greased baking dish and top with cheese.
Bake, uncovered, at 350\u00b0 for 10-15 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.