meaty spanish rice

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
• 2 cups water
• 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
• 1 (14 oz.) can diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
• 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• - black pepper to taste