Homemade Hamburger Helper

• 1 12 lbs ground beef
• 3 cups instant rice
• 1 medium onion, chopped finely
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 12 cup water
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 18 teaspoon pepper
• 14 teaspoon oregano
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1. Brown ground beef and onion together in a large skillet.
2. Drain off all grease when meat is done.
3. Add chili powder, salt, pepper, oregano, water, tomato sauce and bay leaf.
4. Simmer for about 5 minutes over medium heat.
5. When sauce starts to boil, stir in uncooked instant rice.
6. Cover with tight fitting lid and remove from heat.
7. Let set for about 15 minutes.
8. Uncover and stir, removing bay leaf.
9. Sprinkle cheese over the top and return lid for another 3-5 minutes just long enough to let cheese melt.
10. Serve directly from the stove-top.
11. Serves 6.
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ground beef, instant rice, onion, chili powder, tomato sauce, water, bay leaf, salt, pepper, oregano, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/homemade-hamburger-helper-168601 (may not work)