1/2 c. bacon drippings or butter
1 med. onion, thinly sliced (about 1/2 c.)
1/2 med. green pepper, sliced (about 1/3 c.)
2 c. minute rice
2 c. hot water
2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
1 tsp. salt
Dash of pepper
1/2 tsp. prepared mustard (optional)
Or use two 1 lb. cans) stewed tomatoes and omit water

Melt fat in saucepan or skillet. Add onion, green pepper, and minute rice right from the box. Cook and stir over high heat until lightly browned. Add remaining ingredients. Mix well. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, about 5 minutes. All the time minute rice needs to take all the flavor in so you get all the flavor out. Serves 6.