2/3 c. seedless raisins
4 tbsp. salad oil
1 c. uncooked rice
1 tbsp. green pepper, chopped
1/4 c. onion, chopped
1 sm. clove garlic, minced
1 lb. lean ground beef
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 c. cold water
2 c. canned tomatoes

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 2 quart casserole. Rinse raisins in boiling water and drain thoroughly. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large pan. Add rice and cook, stirring until yellow. Remove rice. Add remaining oil, bell pepper, onion, garlic and meat to pan. Add meat, mash with fork until browned and in tiny particles. Add remaining ingredients, rice and raisins. Mix well and pour into casserole. Bake covered about 1 hour until rice is tender. Serves 6.