1 lb. lean ground beef
8 oz. sweet Italian sausage, casing removed
2 sm. red or green bell peppers, seeded & chopped
1 med. onion, chopped
1 rib celery, chopped
1-1/2 c. hot water
1-1/4 c. uncooked converted style rice
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp. ea. seasoned salt, ground cumin & black pepper

Crumble beef and sausage into large skillet. Add vegetables; stir over medium heat, until meat is no longer pink. Drain fat; stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20 minutes until rice is tender.