Spanish Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. rice
1 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 onion, chopped
3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 garlic clove
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
2 1/2 c. stewed tomatoes
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. chili powder

Preparation

Wash rice, drain and allow to dry thoroughly.
Heat oil in heavy skillet; add rice.
Cook, stirring constantly, until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
Add onion, garlic, green pepper and beef.
Stir often to break up and brown meat.
Cook until onion is limp and lightly browned.
Add undrained, chopped tomatoes and seasonings.
Cover and simmer about 25 minutes or until rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
Let stand, covered, about 5 minutes before serving.
Yield:
6 servings. Carbohydrate 33 g, protein 17 g, fat 23 g, calories 407.