Spanish Rice

1 cup water
3/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 14 1/2 ounce can tomatoes, cut up
3/4 cup long grain rice
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
dash bottled hot pepper sauce, I use Red Devil Brand, but whatever you like.

In a medium saucepan combine water, green pepper, onion, celery, and salt.
Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
Stir in undrained tomatoes, rice, chili powder, pepper, and hot pepper sauce.
Return to boiling; reduce heat.
Cover and simmer about 20 minutes or till rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.