The Best Spanish Beef and Rice Bake Recipe (Mexican Casserole)

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef ((can also use ground turkey))
• 1/2 onion (minced)
• 1 green bell pepper (minced)
• 1 can diced tomatoes, undrained ((14.5 ounces))
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup salsa
• 3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
• 1/2 cup chili sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• ground black pepper (to taste)
• 1 can refried beans ((15 ounce))
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 cup sliced cherry tomatoes