spanish rice with ham

5 Pinches
Grapeview, WA
Updated on Feb 16, 2017

This is a quick and simple dish that is great for a week night when time is short. It's also good as a side dish for Mexican food. My family always expects this for dinner shortly after we have ham. lol.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
  • 2 cups ham, cubed
  • 1 15-oz cans mexican style stewed tomatoes
  • 1 cup tomato juice
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cup instant rice

How To Make spanish rice with ham

  • Step 1
    In a large saucepan melt butter over medium heat. Saute green pepper until crisp tender.
  • Step 2
    Stir in ham, undrained stewed tomatoes, tomato juice, peas, and water. Bring to a boil.
  • Step 3
    Remove from heat and stir in instant rice. Cover and let stand about 5 minutes or until rice is tender.

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Culture: Mexican
Category: Pork
Ingredient: Rice/Grains
Method: Stove Top

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