Spanish Rice II

Description
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group

This Y-group is international. Good food from all parts of the world. A place where we can share the wonderful food from all over the world.

Ingredients

 * 4 slices bacon
 * 1 pound lean ground beef
 * ½ cup chopped onion
 * ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
 * 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
 * 1 cup water
 * ¾ cup long-grain rice, uncooked
 * ½ cup chili sauce
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 1 teaspoon sugar
 * ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
 * dash ground black pepper

Directions

 * 1) In a large heavy skillet, cook bacon until crisp.
 * 2) Remove to paper towels to drain; set aside.
 * 3) Drain most of the bacon grease from skillet, leaving only a teaspoon or two.
 * 4) Add ground beef to skillet; cook, breaking up, until browned.
 * 5) Add chopped onion and green bell pepper; continue cooking until onion is tender.
 * 6) Add tomatoes, water, rice, chili sauce, salt, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper.
 * 7) Cover Spanish rice and simmer for 30 to 35 minutes.
 * 8) Top Spanish rice with crumbled baking for serving.