Preheat the oven to 350°F, and lightly grease a 2-quart casserole dish. Set aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the ground beef, onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, salt and pepper until the beef is cooked through.
1 pound lean ground beef, 1 small white onion, ½ cup green bell pepper, ½ cup celery, 2 garlic cloves, ½ tsp. salt, ¼ tsp. pepper
Drain any excess grease then add the tomato paste. Stir well to combine, and remove from heat.
1 tablespoon(s) tomato paste
In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, rice, and Worcestershire sauce.
14 ½ ounces petite diced tomatoes, 10 ½ ounces cream of mushroom soup, 10 ½ ounces cream of chicken soup, 1 cup long grain rice, 1 tablespoon(s) Worcestershire sauce
Add the meat mixture to the soup mixture, and stir to combine. Transfer the ingredients to the prepared baking dish.
Cover, and bake for 15 minutes. After that time, uncover and sprinkle with shredded cheese. Bake uncovered for an additional 5 to 10 minutes or until the cheese melts. Serve warm!
1 ½ cups cheddar cheese
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