Spanish Rice

1 cup rice
1 lb ground beef
3 tbsp vegetable oil
2 1/2 cup stewed tomatoes
1 tsp salt
2 tsp chili powder
1/2 ea onion chopped
1/2 ea green bell pepper chopped
1 clove garlic minced

Wash rice, drain, and allow to dry thoroughly.
Heat oil in heavy skillet; add rice. Cook, stirring constantly, until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
Add onions, garlic, green peppers and beef. Stir often to break up and brown meat; cook until onion is limp and lightly browned.
Add undrained, chopped tomatoes and seasonings. Cover and simmer about 25 minutes or until rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Let stand, covered, for about 5 minutes before serving.