Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon
  • 1/2 c. chopped green onion
  • 1 c. brown rice
  • 1 (16 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
  • 1 c. hot water
  • 1 tsp. curry powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. red pepper sauce
  • 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 c. chopped green or red pepper
  • 1/2 c. chopped celery

Method

  • Fry bacon and crumble.
  • In 2 tablespoons bacon fat, cook onions until soft.
  • Stir in rice.
  • Mash tomatoes very well.
  • Add water, curry powder, salt, red pepper sauce and cayenne.
  • Mix well.
  • Add to rice along with green pepper and celery.
  • Cover and cook on low for 10 minutes. Spoon into 1 1/2-quart casserole. Cover; bake at 350° for 40 minutes.
  • Stir occasionally, but quickly to keep moisture from escaping.
  • Serve topped with bacon.