Beefy Spanish Rice

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced

Place the above ingredients in a pan a cook until beef is cooked through.

In a separate frying pan melt 2 T. butter. Once melted add the rice and cook until brown (5mins)

Place the following ingredients in the pan with the beef mixture and let simmer for 30mins.
1 cup long grain rice

2 1/2 cups of beef broth
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

This is a great meal by itself, but is always good in tortilla shells or as a side dish:-)!