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ellen's terrific spanish rice

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
@Starwriter
Indianapolis, IN

This is more or less my own concoction that I've improved on over the years. It's one of my favorites, and leftovers--if there are any--do freeze well.

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(1 rating)
yield 6 -8
prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For ellen's terrific spanish rice

  • 1 lb
    ground chuck
  • 1 md
    onion, diced
  • 1 lg
    green pepper, diced
  • 2 pkg
    boil-in-bag rice
  • 1 lg
    can stewed tomatoes or chopped tomatoes
  • 1 tsp
    chili powder
  • 2 tsp
    worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    pepper
  • 1 1/2 c
    shredded cheddar or mexican blend shredded cheese

How To Make ellen's terrific spanish rice

  • 1
    In large skillet, brown the ground chuck with the onion and green pepper; drain. Open two pouches of boil-n-bag rice and empty into pan with meat mixture.
  • 2
    Add remaining ingredients except cheese. Fill empty tomato can with water and pour over all. Stir and mix well over medium-high heat until boiling.
  • 3
    Turn heat to low and simmer about 20 minutes, covered, until all liquid is absorbed and ingredients are hot. Sprinkle with cheese, cover, and cook just until cheese melts.
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