SKILLET SPANISH RICE

Aunt Barbara and Uncle Bill

 

SKILLET SPANISH RICE

From Aunt Barbara Thompson

1/4 cup pure vegetable oil

1 medium onion, sliced

1/2 medium green pepper, chopped

1/2 lb. ground beef

1 cup regular rice, uncooked

2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce

1  3/4 cups hot water

1 t. prepared mustard

1 t. salt

dash pepper

Heat oil in skillet. Add onion, green pepper, beef and rice.  Stir over high heat until lightly browned.

Add tomato sauce and other ingredients.  Mix well,

Bring quickly to a boil. Cover tightly and simmer 25 minutes.

Makes 4 servings.

1/2 cup grated cheese may be added just before serving.

Note: If using packaged, pre-cooked rice, use only 1  1/2 cups water for 1 1/2 cups rice and simmer uncovered, only 5 minutes.

This is one of those recipes that tastes better the next day!