1 lb. lean boneless pork or chicken, cut into narrow strips
1 tbsp. veg oil
2 c. water or chicken broth
1 c. celery chopped
1 c. green onion
1 c. green pepper chopped
1 c. uncooked rice
1 tsp. garlic minced
2 fresh tomatoes cut up or 1 can stewed tomatoes

Season meat with salt and pepper to taste. Heat oil in Dutch oven. Brown meat, add celery, onion, and green pepper. Sauté until tender. Add rest of ingredients and bring to a boil. Remove from burner. Cover and bake at 375°F for 30-35 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Fluff with a fork before serving.