Spanish Rice

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 cup uncooked rice
• 2 tsp. chili powder
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 tsp. seasoned salt
• 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
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• 1 can (14 1/2 ozs.) whole tomatoes drained and chopped

Directions

In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the beef, onion, and green pepper, cooking until the meat is browned; drain liquid. Stir in remaining ingredients; reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender.

Note: For a lighter touch, you can substitute ground turkey or veal for the beef.

By cookiemom1 from Gilmer, TX