6 slices bacon
1/2 c. yellow onion, chopped
1/4 c. celery
1/3 c. bell pepper
1 clove garlic
1 c. + 1 tbsp. long grain rice
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 1/2 c. water
1/8 tsp. black pepper
1/2 bay leaf
1 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp. each salt, sugar, chili powder, Accent (MSG)

Tomato paste and water may be replaced with 2 1/2 cups of chopped canned tomatoes.

In large skillet, fry bacon until crisp; remove from pan. Crumble and reserve. Saute onions, celery, bell pepper and garlic in bacon grease until tender. Add remainder of ingredients and cook for 10 minutes. Pour into a large greased casserole with cover. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Serves 6 to 8.