4 slices bacon
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped green peppers
1 c. uncooked rice
1 lb. ground beef
2 1/2 c. shredded cheese
1 sm. clove garlic
1 3/4 c. water
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
2 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. chili powder

Fry bacon until crisp. Remove from pan, drain and crumble. Add onion and pepper to the bacon drippings and cook until tender. Add rice and cook until golden brown. Stir in beef and garlic; cook until meat is almost done. Stir in water, tomato sauce and seasonings. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Spoon half of mixture into greased 2 quart casserole dish. Sprinkle with half of bacon and cheese. Add remaining meat mixture and top remaining cheese and bacon. Bake at 450 degrees for about 15 minutes or until cheese is bubbly. Yield: 8 servings.