BEEF AND BACON HASH

This recipe is from an early 1970’s cookbook. I have included this recipe in the blog because of the current fad for bacon recipes.

INGREDIENTS

3 slices bacon

1 pound ground beef or turkey

¾ cup chopped celery

½ cup chopped onion

½ cup chopped green pepper

1 teaspoon salt

15 ounce can kidney beans, drained

1/3 cup uncooked rice (not instant)

1 ½ cups water

DIRECTIONS

Cook bacon until crisp, crumble and set aside. Drain bacon drippings.

Cook meat, celery, onion and green pepper until meat is browned and vegetables are tender.

Season with salt and pepper and drain excess fat.

Stir in rest of ingredients and simmer until rice is tender, about 30 minutes.

Serves 4