Texas Hash

2 Large onions, sliced
2 green peppers, cut fine
3 Tbsp. shortening
1 Lb. hamburger
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 cups canned tomatoes
3/4 cups uncooked rice
2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. salt

Cook onions & green peppers slowly in shortening until onions are yellow. Add hamburger and saute until mixture falls apart. Add tomatoes, rice, & seasonings. arrange in large casserole, cover, and bake in 375 oven for 45 minutes.
Serves 8

From the kitchen of Sharon Wiser