Spanish Rice

This is Cleone's recipe:

1/3 cup shortening
1 cup sliced onion
1/2 cups sliced green pepper
1 cup sliced celery
3 1/2 cups sliced tomatoes
2 tsp salt
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 cup Rice
1 lb ground beef or veal

Wash rice thoroughly and let soak while preparing other ingredients. Melt shortening, brown onions and meat. Add pepper and rest of vegetables. Sprinkle rice on top and cover with lid. Let steam 8 to 10 minutes. Turn heat off and cook for 30 minutes. Put in crock pot and cook on low for 2 to 3 hours.