1 lb. ground beef
6 slices bacon
1 med. onion, thinly sliced
1/4 c. chopped green pepper
3/4 c. uncooked regular rice
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
16 oz. can tomatoes, undrained, cut up
8 oz. can tomato sauce
1/4 c. catsup
2 drops hot pepper sauce

In large skillet, brown ground beef; drain well. Remove meat from skillet and set aside. In same skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon; set aside. Add onion and green pepper; saute until crisp tender. Stir in ground beef, crumbled bacon and remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes or until rice is tender. 5 (1 cup) servings.