1 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. thinly sliced onion
1/3 c. green pepper, diced
2 c. Minute rice
1/4 c. bacon drippings or butter
2 c. hot water
2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
1 tsp. salt
dash of pepper

Sauté onions, green pepper, rice (right from the box) and ground beef in the bacon drippings. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes.