Spanish Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. diced onions
2 Tbsp. shortening
1 1/2 to 2 c. tomato juice
1/2 c. water
2 medium diced green peppers
1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1 c. cooked rice
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Brown onions lightly in shortening.
Add meat.
Break up particles so meat mixture is very fine.
When brown, drain and add peppers, tomato juice and water.
Add rice. Season to taste, stirring well.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat.
Let simmer about 30 minutes or until peppers are tender.