Hillbilly Willy - Kickin Dirty Rice

Willy lives in Arkansas. If you did not know Arkansas is one of the leading states in Rice Production. If you live in Arkansas or China - Rice is a staple of your diet. Therefore Willy uses lots of recipes with Rice in it.

This recipe is Dirty Rice with a kick. Hope you enjoy. - 10-4 Willy

		Ingredients:
1		pound ground beef (75% to 80% lean)
1		medium green bell pepper, chopped
1		package (5.7 to 8 ounces) Cajun-style dirty rice mix
		Water, as needed
1		can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
		Instructions:
1.		Brown ground beef with bell pepper in large nonstick skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is not pink, breaking up into 3/4-inch crumbles. Pour off drippings.
2.		Stir in rice mix and water amount indicated in package directions, omitting oil or margarine; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook according to time indicated in package directions or until rice is tender.
3.		Stir in tomatoes. Cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.
Makes 4 servings.