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spanish rice made easy (sallye)

(1 rating)
Recipe by
sallye bates
Austin, TX

This is another great recipe from HEB that I tweaked and made my own. It is super easy and quick to make with ingredients you usually have on hand in your larder. It ain't rocket science, but it surely does taste good. Try it, I think you'll like it.

(1 rating)
yield 6 -8 servings
prep time 5 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For spanish rice made easy (sallye)

  • 3 Tbsp
    cooking oil
  • 1 sm
    green bell pepper
  • 1 sm
    sweet onion
  • 1-1/2 c
    long grain rice, uncooked
  • 1 clove
    garlic
  • 1 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1 tsp
    sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1 tsp
    paprika
  • 1/2 tsp
    chili powder
  • 1 can
    hatch or rotel original diced tomatoes and green chiles (10 oz)
  • 1 c
    hunts tomato sauce (8 oz)
  • 2-1/2 c
    chicken broth

How To Make spanish rice made easy (sallye)

  • 1
    PREPARATION: Peel and quarter onion and place in food processor Cut bell pepper into quarters, remove the core, the seeds and membranes; place in food processor Peel garlic clove and place in food processor Pulse about 7 times until items are coarsely chopped Set aside
  • 2
    Place oil in heavy skillet that has an airtight lid over medium high heat until oil is shimmering. I use my cast iron skillet.
  • 3
    Add rice, chopped pepper, onion and garlic to hot oil and cook until rice is slightly browned (about 5 minutes). Stir frequently to avoid burning.
  • 4
    Stir in all other ingredients and bring to a boil.
  • 5
    Once liquid is boiling, turn heat to low until liquid is just simmering. Cover and cook until all liquid is absorbed (about 20 minutes). Do not remove lid or stir during cooking time.
  • 6
    Remove from heat and set aside for 5 minutes (still covered). When ready to serve, fluff up with fork.
  • 7
    That's it, folks.

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