Tomato Gravy over Rice

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes*
• 1/2 cup onions, chopped
• 4 slices bacon
• 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• Salt
• Black pepper

Instructions

1. Fry bacon until done but not crisp. Cut into pieces. Set aside.
2. Add onions and green peppers to skillet; sauté until soft.
3. Add tomatoes and simmer for 20 minutes.
4. Salt and pepper to taste.
5. Mix flour with enough cold water to make a smooth paste.
6. Add to skillet, stirring constantly until thickened.
7. Serve over cooked rice.

Notes

* Or use fresh tomatoes, and cook them down to about 2 cups.

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