2 tbsp. Crisco
1 tbsp. flour
1/2 c. green pepper, finely chopped
1 1/4 lb. cooked chicken
2 c. tomatoes, broken with a fork
1 1/4 c. tomato juice
1 med. onion, sliced or 2 tsp. minced onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
1/4 tsp. thyme
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 c. uncooked rice

Melt shortening in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and stir until mixture is light brown. Add green pepper. Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in chicken pieces, tomatoes, tomato juice, garlic, onion, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring mixture to a boil. Press uncooked rice into the liquid. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 40 minutes. Boiled shrimp or cubed ham can be substituted for chicken. Yields 8-102 servings.