School Time Spanish Rice Con Carne

By carvalhohm2

Ingredients

• 2 c. long-grain rice
• 3 c. water for 15 minutes
• 2 TB vegetable oil
• 2 lbs. ground beef, chicken or turkey (not turkey breast)
• 1 small green bell pepper, minced
• 1 small onion, minced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 stalks celery, minced
• 2 (15 oz.) cans diced tomatoes, with liquid
• 1 (6-oz.) can tomato paste
• 1 1/2 TB Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 1/2 tsp. sugar
• 1/2 tsp. garlic salt
• Dash Tabasco sauce

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a saucepan over medium heat; bring rice and water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 15-18 minutes. Remove from heat; set aside.

In a skillet over medium heat; brown ground beef in oil with bell pepper, onion, garlic and celery. Cook until vegetables are tender and beef is cooked through. Transfer into a mixing bowl. Add rice and remaining ingredients. Transfer mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover and bake 35-40 minutes.

Serves 6-8.