Rice Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. rice
2 1/2 c. tomato juice
1/2 c. onion, chopped
1/2 c. green peppers, chopped
1 lb. raw ground meat
1/4 - 1/2 c. water
4 slices bacon
celery (opt.)

Preparation

Rinse and drain rice, sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Pour 1 c. tomato juice over rice, then sprinkle with the onion, pepper, and celery (if wanted).
Then the meat, water, and 1 1/2 c. tomato juice.
Cut the bacon in 1/2 and put on top.
Cover and bake at 350\u00b0F for 1 hour.
Uncover and bake for another 1/2 hour or until bacon is crisp.