Mother's Spanish Rice with Ground Beef

This is my Mother's recipe for Spanish Rice. I have never found a recipe this good. I think it is the milk which is unusual in this dish that makes the difference.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups canned tomatoes
• 2/3 cups of long cooking rice
• 1 cup water
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1/3 cup chopped green pepper
• 1 large onion chopped
• 1 lb. of hamburger
• 2 tsp. chili powder
• 2 tsp. Garlic powder

Directions:

Bring the tomatoes, rice and water to a boil, reduce heat and cook for 30 minutes until rice is tender.

Add the 2/3 cup of milk to the tomato/rice mixture. Stir well. Set aside.

Saute green peppers and onions in a little fat until tender abt 15 to 20 minutes.

Saute the ground beef and spices until done about 10 to 15 minutes.

Combine the green pepper/onion mixture and the hamburger. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add to the tomato/rice mixture, bring to heat stirring constantly for 2 to 3 minutes. Serve.

Source: My Mother: Evelyn Mayo Sparks

By Nancy