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                           Helen's Spanish Rice

Recipe By     : Helen Jolly of Kenosha, WI
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Casseroles                       Rice

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       c            Dry white rice
   1       lb           Lean ground beef
     1/2                Onion -- chop
   3       tb           Vegetable oil or
                        - bacon grease
   1       cl           Garlic -- mince
     1/2                Green bell pepper -- chop
   2 1/2   c            Canned stewed tomatoes
   1       ts           Salt
   2       ts           Chili powder

  Wash rice, drain, and allow to dry thoroughly.

  Heat oil in heavy skillet; add rice. Cook, stirring constantly,
  until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.

  Add onions, garlic, green peppers, and beef. Stir often to break up
  and brown meat; cook until onion is limp and lightly browned.

  Add undrained, chopped tomatoes, and seasonings. Cover and simmer
  about 25 minutes or until rice is tender and most of the liquid has
  been absorbed. Let stand, covered, about 5 minutes before serving.

  Yield: 6 servings.

  Posted by: Jo Anne Merrill

  Recipe FROM: Kitchen Classics


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