Bev's Recipe Collection

• 1/4 C olive oil
• 1 large sweet onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1 t cumin
• 1 t pepper
• 2 t salt
• 4 t chili powder
• 1 1/2 T minced garlic
• 2 C long-grain rice
• 3 C water
• 1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
• 2 (15 oz.) cans diced tomatoes

In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and saute 3 minutes. Add the peppers and saute until soft. Add the meat and cook until no longer pink. Drain grease; return to pot. Stir spices in with the meat and then add the rest of the ingredients. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 40 minutes or until rice is tender.

Adapted from “The Mr. Food Cookbook”