- Saute bacon, ground beef, onion, and green pepper; drain fat.
- Add salt, pepper, bay leaf, tomatoes or tomato sauce.
- Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Remove bay leaf.
- Stir in rice until heated through.
Makes 6 servings.
Approximate Nutrient Analysis per serving (with optional beef):
230 calories, 8 g fat, 3 g saturated fat, 30 mg cholesterol, 700 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g sugar, 12 g protein
Approximate Nutrient Analysis per serving (without optional beef):
170 calories, 4 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 5 mg cholesterol, 700 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g sugar, 4 g protein