Serves 6
Ingredients:
4 slices bacon
1 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 cup water
3/4 cup long-grain rice, uncooked
1/2 cup chili sauce
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
dash ground black pepper
Method of Preparation:
1. In a large heavy skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Place on a paper towels to drain; set aside.
2. Drain most of the bacon grease from skillet, leaving only a teaspoon or two. Add ground beef to skillet.
3. Cook, breaking up, until browned. Add chopped onion and green bell pepper. Continue cooking until onion is tender.
4. Add tomatoes, water, rice, chili sauce, salt, sugar, Worcestershire sauce and pepper. Cover and simmer for 30 to 35 minutes. Top rice with crumbled bacon for serving.
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