My family liked this dish. I only used two lbs. of ground beef, about 1/4 cup of vegetable oil, six bell peppers, two onions, and two cups of raw rice. Pretty much 2/3 of the recipe amounts, except for the tomato sauce. I almost used an entire 15 oz. can. I used four cups water since I used only two cups of rice. My rice was still somewhat chewy so I added about half a can of beef consomme and put it back to simmer for a bit longer. Next time I will add some cheddar cheese to sprinkle on top.