Helen's spanish rice

 
                            HELEN'S SPANISH RICE
 
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 Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Casseroles                       Side Dish
                 Rice
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1       c            Rice -- White, Raw
    1       lb           Ground Beef -- Lean
      1/2                Onion -- Chop
    3       tb           Vegetable Oil
                         -Or Bacon Fat
    1                    Garlic Clove -- Mince
      1/2                Green Bell Pepper
                         -Chop
    2 1/2   c            Tomatoes -- Stewed, Canned
    1       t            Salt
    2       ts           Chili Powder
 
    1-Wash rice, drain and allow to dry thoroughly.
    2-Heat oil in heavy skillet; add rice. Cook, stirring
   constantly, until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
    3-Add onions, garlic, green peppers and beef. Stir
   often to break up and brown meat; cook until onion is
   limp and lightly browned.
    4-Add undrained, chopped tomatoes and seasonings.
   Cover and simmer about 25 minutes or until rice is
   tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Let
   stand, covered, about 5 minutes before serving.
 
   Yield: 6 servings. Jo Anne Merrill, recipe from
   Kitchen Classics
 
 
 
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