HOT DOGS 'N' RICE

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When my husband was a child, his mother made this economical entree during the lean times. It never failed to fill up her hungry family. Kids today like it, too.-Susan Martin, Redwood City, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1-1/2 cups water, divided
5 hot dogs, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, undrained
3 tablespoons ketchup

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute onion and green pepper in oil until tender. Add rice; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes. Add 1-1/4 cups water and hot dogs. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes. Add the tomatoes, ketchup and remaining water. Cover and cook until rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calories, Fat 19g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 719mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.