Spanish Rice
["1/2 lb. ground beef", "1 medium bell pepper, chopped", "1 medium onion, chopped", "chili powder (optional)", "1 c. rice", "2 1/2 c. water"]
["Brown beef with onion and bell pepper.", "Add water and rice. Season to taste with chili powder.", "Simmer over low heat until rice is done and water is absorbed."]
["ground beef", "bell pepper", "onion", "chili powder", "rice", "water"]