Spanish Rice With Beef

Recipe from "First Place"-(a diet). I usually double the recipe. It is a family favorite.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb lean ground beef
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 1  medium bell pepper, chopped
• 2 (16 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes, undrained
• 1  cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
• 1  cup water
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons chili powder
• 3⁄4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  red pepper
• 1⁄8 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

1. Cook ground beef, onion, and bell pepper until browned.
2. Drain in colander and pat dry with a paper towel (to remove drippings).
3. Return meat mixture to stove and stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring occasionally.