Spanish Rice With Beef

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Title: SPANISH RICE WITH BEEF
Categories: Hamburger, Main dish, Meats, Vegetables
Yield: 6 servings

1 lb Lean Ground Beef
1/2 c Onion; Chopped, 1 Md
1 c Rice; Regular, Uncooked
2/3 c Green Bell Pepper; Chopped
16 oz Stewed Tomatoes; 1 Cn
5 ea Bacon Slices; Crisp,Crumbled
2 c Water
1 ts Chili Powder
1/2 ts Oregano Leaves
1 1/4 ts Salt
1/8 ts Pepper

Cook and stir the meat and onion in a large skillet
until the meat is brown. Drain off the excess fat.
Stir in the remaining ingredients. TO COOK IN A
SKILLET: Heat the mixture to boiling then reduce the
heat and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until
the rice is tender, about 30 minutes. (A small amount
of water can be added if necessary.) TO COOK IN THE
OVEN: Pour the mixture into an ungreased 2-quart
casserole. Cover and bake at 375 degrees F, stirring
occasionally, until the rice is tender, about 45
minutes. Serve hot.

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