Spanish Rice

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This recipe is fairly easy to make.  Total time to make is about 20 minutes.  This recipe makes a delicious meat/tomato sauce to be poured over white rice.  If using lean beef, this is a very healthy, and tasty meal.

• 1.5 pounds of lean ground beef
• 2 (15 oz) cans of stewed tomatoes (Italian and Mexican flavors from Dole works well)
• 1 15oz. can of tomato sauce (hunt's recommended)
• 1 medium sized onion
• 1 green pepper
• slice of American cheese (Velvita works too)
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon basil
• serve above ingredients on white rice (4 cups)

1. Chop onion and add to partially browned beef along with garlic. When beef is nearly completely browned, add green pepper (cut pepper into half inch squares).  Continue browning beef on med heat until onions are fully cooked (become translucent) and green pepper has cooked for at least a few minutes.  Drain meet if necessary.
2. Add rest of ingredients except for slice of cheese.  Allow sauce to come back to a simmer.
3. Add slice of cheese and stir into sauce, allowing cheese to melt.
4. Prepare white rice.  For simplicity, Kraft 5-minute rice works fine.

Once ready, serve generous amounts of sauce over rice in either bowl or plate.  If you like spicy foods, adding a couple shots of Tabasco sauce will give dish a little kick.  Also, you may need to add additional salt to recipe.  Taste test for best results.

Makes 4-6 servings.

Modified Recipe received from Amelia Alexander