grandma's spanish rice

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33 Pinches
Port Hudson, LA
Updated on Jul 30, 2013

My grandfather (who is actually my mom's step-father) is of Latino ethnic background, so naturally my grandmother learned some Latino recipes, then she tweaked them to make them her own. This is one of the favorites!

prep time
cook time 1 Hr
method Stove Top
yield ~ 8 to 10

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh or frozen shrimp, peeled, de-veined
  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil (optional)
  • 1 small onion, minced
  • 1/2 - green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 (16oz) can stewed tomatoes
  • 1 (8oz) can tomato sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon basil, dried or fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano, dried or fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups chicken bouillon
  • 1 cup long grain rice, uncooked

How To Make grandma's spanish rice

  • Step 1
    Rinse and drain shrimp. Set aside.
  • Step 2
    In large skillet, fry bacon till almost crisp; crumble and set aside.
  • Step 3
    Using the bacon grease, or cooking oil if preferred, begin cooking the rice, onion, and bell pepper until onions become clear.
  • Step 4
    Add bacon, tomatoes, sauce and seasonings; stirring well.
  • Step 5
    Add bouillon. Cover and cook until rice is almost done.
  • Step 6
    Add shrimp and cook, stirring frequently until rice and shrimp are both done.

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Category: Rice Sides
Keyword: #shrimp
Ingredient: Rice/Grains
Culture: Spanish
Method: Stove Top

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