Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp margarine
  • 2/3 C. Chopped Yellow Onion
  • 1 C. Long Grain Rice (uncooked)
  • 1/2 C. Green Bell Pepper (chopped)
  • 1/2 C. Red Bell Pepper (chopped)
  • 1 can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 tsp. Chili Powder
  • 2 1/4 C. Water
  • 2 < C. chicken broth
  • Salt and Pepper to Taste

Directions

On medium low temperature melt bacon grease in heavy skillet. Stir rice in bacon drippings until rice turns opaque or white but taking care not to brown rice. Stir in chopped onions, red, and green bell pepper. Stir rice mixture and cook until onions are transparent. Add chicken broth, add chili powder, add tomatoes and stir. Place lid on rice, turn heat to low and simmer until rice has cooked. Stir several times through out cooking process. Add a little more water if needed. Spanish rice should be fairly fluffy and with a slight firm texture.




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Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: neighbor
Submitted By: Gina S
gms39@yahoo.com
Spanish Rice