Ingredient

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 bottle (32 ounces) tomato or vegetable juice
• 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Direction

1. In a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; crumble meat; drain. Stir in the onion, green pepper, garlic and chili powder. Cook and stir until the vegetables are tender. Stir in remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.