INGREDIENTS:
- 2tbsp olive oil
- 4strips bacon,chopped
- 1/3cup chopped onion
- 11/2cups regular long grain rice
- 4 tomatoes,peeled and chopped
- 2 1/2cups beef stock or
- 1 can beef consomme plus 1 can water
- 1tsp salt
- 1/8tsp pepper
- 1cup finely chopped cauliflower
- 1cup cut up fresh green beans
- 1cup frozen peas
Heat oven to 350F(175C)
Heat oil and bacon in large heavy saucepan or Dutch oven which
can be put in the oven.Add onion and cook gently 5 minutes, stirring.
Stir in tomatoes and rice. Add beef stock or consomme-water,salt
and pepper.Bring to a boil.Add cauliflower and beans.Cover tightly
and simmer 15minutes. Stir lightly with a fork, add peas,cover and
simmer 5 minutes more.Put pan in oven,uncovered,for about 10
minutes or until liquid is absorbed but mixture is still moist.Stir
lightly with a fork and serve immediately.
