Instructions: Rinse raisins in boiling water and drain thoroughly. Place 2 tbsp of the oil

In a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the rice and cook and stir until the rice becomes yellow. Remove the rice, add remaining oil, and the green pepper, onion, garlic, and meat. Cook and mash the meat with a fork until all the meat is browned and in tiny particles. Add remaining ingredients, rice, and raisins. Mix well and pour into a greased 2 quart casserole. Bake, covered, in a moderate oven (350) for about 1 hour, until the rice is tender.

Serves 6.

[[Rice always seems to cook better if it is browned in oil before steaming or boiling it. Perhaps one should check on the moisture content of this dish about
half way through the baking. It does not appear to have enough liquid to cook that much rice.]]

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