1 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 c. rice, uncooked
2/3 c. chopped green pepper
1 can (16 oz.) stewed tomatoes
1 can (16 oz.) whole tomatoes & juice, cut up
2 c. water
5 slices crisp bacon, crumbled
1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. oregano
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper

Fry 5 slices of bacon until crispy; crumble. Brown ground beef and onion. Drain fat; add all other ingredients. Pour into casserole. Cover and bake in 375 degree oven, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender; 45 to 60 minutes.