Rice Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. rice, uncooked
4 Tbsp. bacon drippings or oil
3/4 c. chopped onions
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1/2 c. chopped celery
1 can stewed tomatoes
1 c. water
salt to taste
chili powder, hot sauce or jalapeno pepper to taste

Preparation

Heat oil and add uncooked rice.
Cook until rice is lightly brown.
Add vegetables and cook until softened.
Add tomatoes, water and spices.
Set heat for simmer.
Cook for 20 to 25 minutes in covered pan.