Beef Combo

Description
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. Simmer gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.