Tomato and Bacon Rice

Description
Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 6 slices bacon, diced
 * 1 cup chopped onion
 * 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
 * 1 cup uncooked rice
 * 2 cups beef broth
 * ¼ teaspoon seasoned pepper
 * 2 tomatoes, cut into eighths

Directions

 * 1) Cook bacon until crisp in 10-inch skillet. Drain fat and return 2 tablespoons to skillet.
 * 2) Add onion and green pepper; cook until tender.
 * 3) Stir in rice and continue cooking until rice is golden. Add broth and pepper.
 * 4) Heat to boiling, stir once or twice; arrange tomatoes in broth.
 * 5) Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
 * 6) Fluff rice with a fork.