Italian Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. uncooked rice
2 Tbsp. bacon fat
3/4 lb. ground beef chuck
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 green peppers, chopped
1/3 c. chopped celery
1 can tomatoes (2 c.)
1/2 c. water
1 1/2 tsp. salt
dash of black pepper
2 tsp. sugar

Preparation

Wash rice according to directions.
Heat fat in 10-inch heavy skillet.
Add rice, ground beef and onion.
Cook, stirring frequently until meat and rice are brown and onion is soft.
Add green peppers and celery; cook low about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add remaining ingredients.
Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until rice is perfectly tender.
Stir occasionally. Makes 5 servings.