Italian Rice

Name: Italian Rice
Ingredients: 3/4 c. uncooked rice; 2 Tbsp. bacon fat; 3/4 lb. ground chuck beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/2 green pepper, chopped; 1/3 c. chopped celery; 2 c. tomatoes; 1/2 c. water; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 2 tsp. sugar; dash of black pepper

11 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

3/4 c. uncooked rice
2 Tbsp. bacon fat
3/4 lb. ground chuck beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1/3 c. chopped celery
2 c. tomatoes
1/2 c. water
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. sugar
dash of black pepper

Directions

1

Heat fat in a 10-inch skillet; add rice, ground beef and onion.
2

Cook, stirring frequently, until meat, rice and onion are soft.
3

Add green pepper and celery and cook slowly for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
4

Add remaining ingredients.
5

Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until rice is tender.
6

Stir occasionally.