Spanish Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 Tbsp. bacon drippings or butter
1 1/2 c. long grain rice
4 strips green pepper
2 Tbsp. chopped onion
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
3 c. water or chicken broth
3 garlic cloves, crushed
2 Tbsp. chili powder
salt to taste
1 small can peeled tomatoes, cut up

Preparation

Brown rice, green pepper and onions in bacon drippings. Remove from heat. Set aside to cool a bit. Add all remaining ingredients. Pour in water or broth, stirring slowly. Bring to a boil. Lower heat immediately; cover, leaving lid open a tiny bit. Cook 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender.