1 lb. ground beef
1/4 c. diced celery
1/4 c. shortening
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
3 c. water
1 (7 oz.) box quick cooking rice
3/4 c. diced green pepper
1 can tomato sauce
1 tbsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. chili powder
1 bay leaf

Brown beef and celery in shortening. Add remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until rice is tender. Ready to serve.