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                           HELEN'S SPANISH RICE

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Casseroles                       Side Dish
                Rice

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       c            Rice -- White, Raw
   1       lb           Ground Beef -- Lean
     1/2                Onion -- Chop
   3       tb           Vegetable Oil
                        -Or Bacon Fat
   1                    Garlic Clove -- Mince
     1/2                Green Bell Pepper
                        -Chop
   2 1/2   c            Tomatoes -- Stewed, Canned
   1       t            Salt
   2       ts           Chili Powder

   1-Wash rice, drain and allow to dry thoroughly.
   2-Heat oil in heavy skillet; add rice. Cook, stirring
  constantly, until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
   3-Add onions, garlic, green peppers and beef. Stir
  often to break up and brown meat; cook until onion is
  limp and lightly browned.
   4-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. Jo Anne Merrill, recipe from
  Kitchen Classics



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