*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                              SPANISH RICE 3

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Side dish                        Rice

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/4  c             Butter or margarine
   2      c             Uncooked instant rice
  14 1/2  oz            Tomatoes with liquid -- cut up
   1      c             Boiling water
   2                    Beef bouillon cubes
   1      md            Onion -- chopped
   1      Cl            Garlic -- minced
   1                    Bay leaf
   1      t             Sugar
   1      t             Salt
     1/4  t             Pepper

  Recipe by: Taste of Home magazine, 94/08-09
  
  In a large skillet, brown the ground beef; drain. Stir
  in taco seasoning, kidney beans and salsa. Bring to a
  boil; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. peppers in
  half lengthwise; remove and discard seeds and stems.
  Immerse peppers in boiling water for 3 minutes; drain.
  Spoon about 1/2 cup meat mixture into each pepper
  half. Pla in an ungreased 13-inch x 9-inch x 2-inch
  baking dish. Cover and bake at 35 for 15-20 minutes or
  until peppers are crisp tende and filling is heated
  through. Top each with tomato, cheese and dollop of
  sour cream.
 






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