1/4 c. salad oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 c. celery, chopped
1/2 c. long grain rice
2 1/2 c. (#2 can) tomatoes
6 oz. tomato paste
2 1/2 tbsp. salt
Dash cayenne pepper
2 c. hot water
1 lb. ground beef
3/4 c. green pepper, chopped
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. sugar
1 (10 1/2 or 11 oz.) beef bouillon

Heat oil in heavy skillet; add garlic and celery and brown, stirring constantly. Mix rice, tomatoes, tomato paste, pepper, salt, bay leaf with hot water; add to garlic and celery in skillet. Stir well and cover. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.

Brown ground beef and green pepper, remove from heat. Stir in chili powder, sugar, and beef bouillon. Combine rice and meat mixture in 3-quart baking dish. Bake 35 minutes at 350 degrees. (Add water or tomato juice if necessary.) Stir occasionally. Makes 8-10 servings.