spanish rice in the skillet by freda
There are as many Varieties of "Spanish Rice", as there are cooks. This one is full of flavor, Hope You'll try and Enjoy. Very easy to put together. This is mine. It is very versatile, and you can use this as a main dish by adding meat to this, Burger, Chicken Pork, Beef, What ever your choice, or as a side dish along with your choice of a main dish.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
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yield
6 easily ( 1 cup ea)
Ingredients
- 1ST; CHOP ALL VEGIES AND SET ASIDE
- 1 - green bell pepper choped (1 1/4 cup approx)
- 1 med - onion chopped, (approx 3/4 c)
- 1 C - long grain rice (uncooked)
- 1 14oz - can diced tomatoes with onions & celery (hunts)
- 1 14oz - 1 can chicken broth, or "note" if no broth use 1 can water and 1 tsp chicken base (or bouillon)
- 2ND; MEASURE AND SET ASIDE SEASONINGS
- 3 tsp - chili powder
- 1 tsp - cumin
- 2 - garlic cloves chopped or 2 tsp garlic pdr.
- 1/2 tsp - paprika, (optional)
How To Make spanish rice in the skillet by freda
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Step 1Chop all vegies set aside, Measure all Seasonings set aside. Heat Oil in skillett to Med Hi Heat.
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Step 2Add: Vegies and uncooked Rice. Cook till rice begins to brown.see photos above.
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Step 3Add: all the spices @ once, cook 2 more minutes as you stir.
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Step 4ADD: Tomatoes, then fill the can with Broth or water add to rice. (do not use Both Water and Broth) Salt to taste
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Step 5Bring to High rolling boil. Cover, and reduce heat to Low. Cook 15 min. see photos above. Remove from heat, Let rest covered for another 15 min.
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Step 6Sprinkle with grated Cheese if desired, or serving suggestion, add Browned ground beef t this for a full meal. Meal Suggestions: I usually use this as a side dish with any mexican dish, such as; Enchiladas, Tacos, Refried Beans, Burritos, carnitas, fajitas, etc. You name it. . . even pork chops, & roasts. The choice is all Yours.
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