6 slices bacon
1 c. white or brown rice
3 tbsp. bacon drippings
1 med. onion, sliced
1/4 c. chopped green pepper
2 c. tomatoes
2 c. water
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper

Fry bacon until crisp. Remove and crumble. Reserve 3 tablespoons bacon drippings. Cook rice, onion and green pepper in drippings until onion is tender. Add bacon and remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer on low for about 30 minutes or until rice is tender.

For instant rice, cook onion and green pepper in drippings. Add remaining ingredients except rice. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add 2 1/2 cups instant rice, remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.