This is my mom's recipe.
Spanish Rice
1/c bacon grease or oil
1 LB ground beef
2T Beef Base
10 oz frozen seasoning blend (chopped onions and greens peppers)
2t salt
6oz cn tomato paste
28 oz can diced tomatoes
2 T garlic
2 stalks of celery, finely chopped
9-12 c cooked rice
Brown seasoning blend, celery and garlic in grease/oil. Add seasonings and tomatoes and tomatoe paste. Cook on low to medium heat 30 minutes. Add rice (and water if necessary). Mix thouroughly and serve.