Spanish Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 c. chopped onion
1 c. chopped green pepper
1 c. uncooked rice
2 tsp. chili powder
1 1/2 c. water
1 tsp. seasoned salt
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can tomatoes, drained and chopped (optional)

Preparation

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add beef, onion and green pepper, cooking until there is no more pink to the meat; drain liquid.
Stir in remaining ingredients; reduce heat.
Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
Yields 6 servings.