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Tomato Gravy and Rice

Source of Recipe

presented by Seminole Inn Indiantown, Florida


Recipe Introduction

This is an old southern dish from my mother. I found it really useful on the boat for fishless nights. Warm and satisfying, it always reminds me of home.

List of Ingredients

-1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
-1/2 cup onions, chopped
-4 slices of bacon
-1/4 cup green peppers
-3 tablespoons flour
-salt
-pepper
-Hot Cooked Rice




Recipe

-Fry bacon in frying pan until done but not crisp, cut into pieces.
-Add onions and green peppers, saute until soft.
-Add tomatoes and simmer 20 minutes.
-Salt and pepper to taste.
-Mix flour with enough water to make a smooth paste.
-Add this to the other ingredients stirring constantly until thickened.
-Serve over rice.
-erves 4-6.

*You can omit the bacon and use any meat available (sausage, ham, etc.), or you can substitute 2 or 3 tablespoons butter.