Arkansas Cumin Rice

Description
Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1/3 cup chopped onion
 * 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
 * 1 cup uncooked rice
 * 2 tablespoons bacon drippings or vegetable oil
 * 2 cups boiling beef broth or consomme
 * 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
 * 3/4 teaspoon salt
 * 3/4 teaspoon cumin seed

Directions
Cook onion, pepper and rice in bacon drippings until rice is golden brown. Use low heat and stir to prevent over-browning. Turn into shallow 2-quart casserole. Add drippings, broth, Worcestershire sauce, salt and cumin; stir well. Cover tightly with lid or foil and bake at 350 degrees 30 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Fluff lightly with fork.