Spanish Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (5 oz.) pkg. saffron yellow rice or other rice
1 lb. ground chuck
1/2 large green pepper, chopped
1/2 large onion, chopped
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. salt (if using other than saffron yellow rice)
1/2 tsp. basil
1 tsp. monosodium glutamate
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
2 cans tomato sauce (15 oz. each)

Preparation

Cook rice as directed on package.
Set aside.
Cook ground chuck, green pepper and onion in 2-quart microwave-safe dish until pink no longer shows.
Drain.
Add remaining ingredients to meat mixture and stir.
Put mixture into microwave and cook on High until mixture is bubbly throughout.
Stir in cooked rice.
Reduce heat to Medium-high and cook until flavorings have saturated entire dish.
Taste test to determine if ready.