1 tbsp. olive oil
1/2 lb. hamburger
1 yellow onion, peeled and chopped
1 green pepper, cored and chopped
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1 1/2 c. water
1/2 c. tomato sauce
1 tbsp. butter
1 c. converted rice
2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp. Tabasco
1/4 tsp. whole thyme leaves
Salt and pepper to taste

Heat a 2 quart Dutch oven and add the oil, hamburger and onions. Saute until the meat browns and falls apart and the onions are clear. Remove excess fat from pan and add the green pepper and chili powder. Saute an additional 5 minutes. Add all remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Cover the pan and cook over low heat for 25 minutes, or until the rice is tender. Serve with salad and bread. Serves 4-6.