Ingredients:
1/4 cup salad oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/4 cup chopped celery
1 1/2 cups long grain rice
1 (15 ounce) cans tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 bay leaves
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 cups hot water
1 lb ground beef
3/4 cup chopped green peppers
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans condensed beef broth
Directions:
Heat oven to 350 F.
Heat oil in skillet.
Add garlic & celery, brown stirring constantly.
Mix rice, tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, bay leaf and cayenne with hot water.
Add to garlic & celery in skillet.
Stir well & cover. Bring to boil, reduce heat & simmer 10 minutes.
Brown beef & green pepper.
Remove from heat and drain. Stir in chili powder, sugar, & beef bouillon.
Combine rice & meat mixture in 3-qt baking dish.
Bake at 350 F for 35 minutes.
(Add water or tomato juice if necessary, stir occasionally).
Servings: 6
Time preparation: 20 min.
Time total: 55 min.