1/4 lb. bacon
1/2 c. onion, chopped
1/2 c. celery, chopped
1/4 c. green pepper, chopped
2 c. rice, uncooked
2 (1 lb.) cans tomato puree
3 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. sugar
1/8 hot pepper sauce

In large skillet, fry bacon until crisp; crumble. Saute onion, celery, and green pepper in bacon grease until tender, then add rice, tomatoes, bacon, salt and pepper, and hot sauce; cook for 10 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Pour mixture into large oiled casserole dish and cover tightly and bake for 1 hour.