Italian Rice
["3/4 c. uncooked rice", "2 Tbsp. bacon fat", "3/4 lb. ground beef chuck", "1 medium onion, chopped", "1/2 green peppers, chopped", "1/3 c. chopped celery", "1 can tomatoes (2 c.)", "1/2 c. water", "1 1/2 tsp. salt", "dash of black pepper", "2 tsp. sugar"]
["Wash rice according to directions.", "Heat fat in 10-inch heavy skillet.", "Add rice, ground beef and onion.", "Cook, stirring frequently until meat and rice are brown and onion is soft.", "Add green peppers and celery; cook low about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.", "Add remaining ingredients.", "Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until rice is perfectly tender.", "Stir occasionally. Makes 5 servings."]
["rice", "bacon fat", "ground beef chuck", "onion", "green peppers", "celery", "tomatoes", "water", "salt", "black pepper", "sugar"]