All-American Jambalaya

Ingredients

 * 2 tablespoons Butter
 * 1 lb ground Beef
 * 1/2 cup Onion, diced
 * 1/4 cup Green Pepper, diced
 * 1 (28 ounces) can diced tomatoes
 * 1 small Bay Leaf
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 1/2 teaspoon sugar
 * 1 1/2 cups Minute Rice

Directions

 * Melt butter in large Skillet.
 * Saute Onion, Green Pepper, and Beef until browned.
 * Drain fat.
 * Drain tomatoes, and add enough water to juice to make 1 1/2 cups.
 * Add tomatoes, Bay Leaf, Salt, Sugar, and liquid.
 * Bring to a slow boil.
 * Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
 * Add Rice.
 * Cover and Simmer another 5 minutes