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mom's best spanish rice

(1 rating)
ble2 avatar
Recipe by
Bon E.
@ble2
Ilion, NY

This recipe had been shared by friends and family for many years! Try it, it's a very quick, easy and very satisfying main or side dish that's sure to please!

(1 rating)
yield 6 - (2/3) cup each
prep time 15 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For mom's best spanish rice

  • 2 Tbsp
    vegetable oil
  • 1 c
    long grain rice, uncooked
  • 1 md
    onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 2 1/2 c
    water
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1 - 2 tsp
    chili powder (according to ones own taste)
  • 1/8 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1/2 c
    green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 can
    tomato sauce (8 ounces)
  • 1 can
    tomatoes(15 ounce)
  • IF YOU PREFER YOUR'S WITH MEAT, JUST PRE-BROWN 1 LB. GROUND BEEF AND ADD IT IN STEP 2

How To Make mom's best spanish rice

  • 1
    Heat oil in 10 inch skillet over medium heat. Cook rice and onion in oil about 5 minutes, stirring often, until rice is golden brown and onion is tender.
  • 2
    Stir in all remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until rice is tender.
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