Beefy Spanish Rice

BEEFY SPANISH RICE

1 Preparation Time :

Categories : Rice Beef

Main dish

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -- -- --

1/4 c Plus

2 tb Chopped green pepper

2 tb Chopped celery

1 Pound ground beef

1 Cl Garlic, crushed

1 1/2 tb Vegetable oil

1 14 1/2 oz Ca whole tomatoes

Undrained and chopped 1/4 c Tomato sauce

3/4 c Uncooked long-grain rice

1 Bay leaf

1 Dash red pepper

1/2 t Beef-flavored bouillon

Granules

1/2 c Boiling water

1 t Chili powder

1/2 teaspoon sugar Saute first

4 ingredients in hot

oil in a large skillet until tender; drain.Drain

tomatoes, reserving liquid. Add enough water to tomato

liquid to measure 1 cup. Add tomatoes, tomato liquid,

tomato sauce, rice, bay leaf, and red pepper to beef

mixture, stirring well. Bring mixture to a boil;

cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Dissolve

bouillon granules in boiling water; add to rice

mixture. Stir in remaining ingredients. Spoon into an

8-inch square baking dish. Cover and bake at

35 minutes. Remove bay leaf. Yield:

4 to

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