Spanish Rice

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 2 Tbsp. shortening
• 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
• 2 tsp. brown sugar
• 1 cup rice
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 3 cups canned tomatoes
• 1/2 cup ketchup

Directions

Brown ground beef in shortening. Add onion, green pepper, brown sugar, and seasoning. Cook 8-10 minutes. Add tomatoes, ketchup and rice. Cover and simmer until rice is tender (about 30-35 minutes), stirring occasionally. Serves 6-8.

By Robin from Washington, IA