Cowboy Dinner

Directions

1. 1
   Cook rice until tender.
2. 2
   Drain.
3. 3
   Meanwhile, cook onions in fat until tender.
4. 4
   Add remaining ingredients.
5. 5
   Simmer for 15 minutes; remove bay leaf and cloves.
6. 6
   Add rice.
7. 7
   Arrange 1/3 of mixture in greased 1 1/2-quart casserole.
8. 8
   Cover with 3 cut up franks.
9. 9
   Repeat layers until all ingredients are used.
10. 10
    Bake at 325° for 1 hour.
11. 11
    Uncover and bake another 15 minutes.
12. 12
    Serves 6.