1 lb. lean ground beef or can use ground turkey
1 lg. onion or about 1 c. chopped onion
1 c. chopped green pepper
1 or 2 tbsp. chili powder or season to taste
1 or 2 tsp. salt
1 can tomatoes, about a 16 oz. can (I prefer crushed)
1 tsp. black pepper or to taste
1 c. water
3/4 c. rice

In a large heavy pan, brown the meat, stirring continuously to break up any large pieces. Drain off all except 1 tablespoon of fat. Stir in the onion, pepper and garlic. Cook and stir until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes.

Season with salt, pepper (black) and chili powder. Add the tomatoes, water and rice. Bring to a boil. Stir once, then cover and simmer 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Serves 4.