Arroz de Sevilla

Assemble these supplies:

• 1 cup uncooked rice 
• 1 onion, finely chopped 
• 1 celery stalk, chopped 
• 1 medium-size green pepper, chopped 
• 1/2 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon rosemary 
• 1/2 teaspoon basil 
• 2 tablespoons olive oil 
• 1 tablespoon bacon drippings 
• 1 cup (8 oz.) stewed tomatoes 
• 1 can (10-1/2 ounce) beef broth 
• 1/4 cup stuffed green olives, sliced

Steps in preparation:

1. Saute rice, onion, celery, green pepper, mushrooms, rosemary, and basil in the oil and bacon drippings until the vegetables are tender.
2. Drain stewed tomatoes, reserving liquid. Add enough of the tomato liquid to the beef broth to equal 2 cups. Water may have to be added.
3. Add liquid, tomatoes, and olives to the rice mixture. Cover and simmer 20 minutes.
4. SERVES 6.