hearty spanish rice

Lebanon, OR
Updated on Jun 19, 2010

Another family favourite, goes great with enchiladas or tacos. I frequently add frozen mixed vegetables (to the rice just before step 3.) If you don't have or don't want the bacon, no worries. Just use a couple Tablespoons of shortening or butter to cook the onion, garlic and rice. Recipe can be easily doubled for a larger gathering.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 40 Min
method ---
yield 6 - 8

Ingredients

  • 4 - 8 slices bacon
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
  • 1 - 28-oz. can tomatoes, diced, undrained
  • 1 - 8-oz can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 - 4-oz. can diced green chile peppers
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 - 2 teaspoons worchestershire sauce
  • - several dashes of bottled hot sauce
  • - salt and pepper to taste
  • - grated cheddar cheese

How To Make hearty spanish rice

  • Step 1
    In a large skillet, cook the bacon, reserving bacon fat. Drain on paper towels and crumble; set aside. Saute the onion and garlic in the reserved fat until onion is translucent.
  • Step 2
    Add the uncooked rice to the bacon fat/onion mixture in the skillet. Cook, stirring, several minutes.
  • Step 3
    Stir in the canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, green chile, chili powder, brown sugar, worchestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt and pepper. Bring to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat.
  • Step 4
    Cover and simmer on low heat until rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 20-30 mins. Top with grated cheese and crumbled bacon.

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