Mexican Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. rice (raw)
1 clove garlic, minced or chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 Tbsp. oil or bacon drippings
2 tomatoes, chopped, or 1 can chopped tomatoes (use juice as liquid)
2 c. water

Preparation

Saute garlic, onion and bell pepper in oil until tender-crisp. Add rice and brown slightly.
Add tomatoes, then liquid.
Add 1 teaspoon chili powder and salt and pepper to taste.
Bring to boil, cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until done.