Step 1: Brown and soften
In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook ground beef with onion and diced bell peppers over medium heat. Sprinkle in Cajun seasoning, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir until the meat is cooked through and veggies begin to soften.

Step 2: Garlic glow
Add minced garlic. Stir for 1–2 minutes until the whole kitchen smells like something worth sitting down for.

Step 3: The soul of the soup
If needed, drain grease. Pour in diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, and rice. Stir to combine.

Step 4: Simmer and smile
Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 25–30 minutes, until rice is tender.

Step 5: Serve it like you mean it
Ladle into bowls. Top with shredded cheese. Call everyone to the table before you start “taste testing” the whole pot yourself.