Skillet Spanish Rice(With Meat, Optional) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. oil
1 medium onion, thin sliced
1/2 medium green pepper, chopped
1 c. regular rice, uncooked (not instant rice)
1/2 lb. ground meat
2 (8 oz.) tomato sauce
1 3/4 c. hot water
1 tsp. prepared mustard (optional)
1 tsp. salt
dash of pepper
2 c. grated cheese

Preparation

Heat oil in skillet.
Add onion, green pepper, rice and beef. Stir over
high
heat until lightly browned.
Add sauce and remaining ingredients.
Mix
well.
Bring
quickly
to
a boil. Heat to simmer for 25 to 30 minutes.
Makes 4 servings. Meat may be omitted.
Two cups grated cheese may be added just before serving.