Fiesta Rice Bake

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can tomatoes
• 1 cup water
• 3/4 cup long grain rice, uncooked
• 1/2 cup red chile sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• ground black pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, optional, chopped, for garnish