Spanish Rice

• 2 (5 oz.) pkg. saffron yellow rice or other rice
• 1 lb. ground chuck
• 1/2 large green pepper, chopped
• 1/2 large onion, chopped
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 tsp. salt (if using other than saffron yellow rice)
• 1/2 tsp. basil
• 1 tsp. monosodium glutamate
• 1/2 tsp. oregano
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
• 2 cans tomato sauce (15 oz. each)

1. Cook rice as directed on package.
2. Set aside.
3. Cook ground chuck, green pepper and onion in 2-quart microwave-safe dish until pink no longer shows.
4. Drain.
5. Add remaining ingredients to meat mixture and stir.
6. Put mixture into microwave and cook on High until mixture is bubbly throughout.
7. Stir in cooked rice.
8. Reduce heat to Medium-high and cook until flavorings have saturated entire dish.
9. Taste test to determine if ready.

saffron yellow rice, ground chuck, green pepper, onion, pepper, salt, basil, monosodium glutamate, oregano, garlic powder, tomato sauce

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=245895 (may not work)