Spanish Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. shortening
1/2 c. rice
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1/2 lb. ground beef
3/4 tsp. salt
1 (No. 2) can tomatoes

Preparation

Melt shortening in skillet.
Add rice, onion, green pepper and ground beef.
Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until rice and ground beef are lightly browned.
Add 1 cup water, salt and tomatoes.
Cover and simmer for about 30 minutes or until rice is tender.