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Olive Raisin Rice
 
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 5 Minutes
Servings: 8
My sister-in-law (who happens to have the same name as me!) gave me this recipe. We fix it for just about every family gathering. Raisins and olives give the dish a sweet and salty flavor.—Judy Thomas, Langley, British Columbia
Ingredients:
4 cups water
2 cups uncooked long grain rice
4 beef bouillon cubes
1 pound ground beef
3 medium green peppers, chopped
3 medium onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup water
3/4 cup raisins
3/4 cup sliced ripe olives
3 bay leaves
salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
1. In a large saucepan, combine the water, rice and bouillon. bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef, green peppers, onions and garlic over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Add water, raisins, olives and bay leaves. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until heated through. Discard bay leaves. Stir in rice, salt and pepper. Yield: 8-10 servings.
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