Spanish or Mexicali Rice

I have been making this for about 30 years and we never seem to get tired of it. Iit is easy and very tasty.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped green pepper
• 1  cup  uncooked rice (you can also use, minute rice)
• 14 1⁄2-29  ounces canned tomatoes (diced tomatoes work)
• 2  cups hot water (maybe a little more)
• 1  teaspoon prepared mustard

Directions

1. In a large skillet or pot, cook beef until lightly browned.
2. Add onion, green pepper and cook until tender.
3. Drain fat.
4. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
5. Bring to a boil.
6. Cover and simmer about 35 minutes, stirring once, until rice is done.