Spanish Rice
1/2 pound bacon (cut into 1/2 inch pieces)
1/2 pound hamburger
1 medium onion (shopped
2 cups water
1 cup uncooked white rice
2/3 cup green pepper (chopped)
1 can (16 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
Fry bacon until crisp; drain on paper towels. Cook and stir hamburger and onion in large skillet until hamburger is light brown; drain. Stir in bacon and remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender, about 30 minutes. (Add small amount of water during cooking if necessary.)
Yield: 6 servings
