2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1/2 c. chopped green bell pepper
1 lb. lean ground beef
16 oz. sauerkraut rinsed and drained (2 c.)
1 can (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes
1 can (15 oz.) red kidney beans, drained
2 tsp. chili powder
1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. salt
Pepper to taste
3 c. hot cooked rice

Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add green pepper and cook 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add beef and cook breaking up pieces with a wooden spoon until meat is well browned. Drain off fat, add remaining ingredients except rice.

Bring to boil over medium high heat; reduce heat and simmer uncovered 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve over hot rice. Makes 4 servings.