It could be a side dish or a main dish. You decide. Don’t you love that kind of freedom? Like in college when you realize that you choose your own bedtime. Or eat Frosted Flakes for dinner if you like. Yep, freedom is fun….
1 lb. ground beef
1/2 c chopped sweet onion
1/3 c chopped green pepper
1¼ c uncooked long-grain rice
1 29-oz. can tomato sauce
2 c hot water
1 t mustard
1½ t salt
In large skillet (with lid) brown beef. Add onion, pepper and rice. Cook over medium heat 2 minutes. Stir in sauce, water, mustard and salt. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook on low for 30 minutes. Serve warm.