Spanish Beef Rice

My favorite teacher, Mrs Brown taught me how to make this in 8th grade Home Ec. That was over 40 yrs ago and I still make it the same way! Great as a side dish or teamed up with corn bread & a salad for a full meal. A wonderful filling for Stuffed Green Peppers.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 4  slices bacon, diced
• 1  lb lean hamburger
• 3⁄4 cup  diced onion
• 1⁄2 cup  diced green pepper
• 16  ounces tomato sauce
• 8  ounces tomato sauce (your preference) or 8  ounces water (your preference)
• 1  cup water
• 2 1⁄2 cups Minute Rice

Directions

1. In large fry pan or electric skillet:
2. Brown first four ingredients until meat is cooked thoroughly. Stir in sauce, water and rice. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
3. Great variations:
4. Diced green chilies.
5. Hot sauce to taste.
6. Jalapeño peppers.
7. Whole kernel corn.
8. Tomatoes.
9. Great reheated by placing cold rice in skillet, add a small amount of water and 'fry' until crisp & hot.