Beef Combo

Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 2 slices Bacon, diced
 * 1 cup chopped Onion
 * 1 cup chopped celery
 * 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
 * 1 clove garlic, minced
 * 1 pound lean ground Beef
 * 1 10-3/4-ounce can condensed cream of Mushroom soup
 * 1 4-ounce can sliced Mushrooms (drain; reserve liquid)
 * 3 cups cooked rice
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 2 Beef bouillon cubes

Directions

 * 1) Cook Bacon in 10-inch skillet over medium heat 2 minutes.
 * 2) Add Onion, celery, green pepper, garlic and Beef; cook until meat and vegetables are tender but not brown.
 * 3) Stir frequently to crumble meat. Add soup, Mushrooms, rice, salt and pepper.
 * 4) Stir in bouillon cubes dissolved in Mushroom liquid.
 * 5) Simmer gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.