Arroz Sazonado

Directions

1. 1
   In a heavy 2-quart saucepan, brown rice in oil until golden, stirring.
2. 2
   Add 1 3/4 cups of water, sausage, onions, tomato sauce, salt and chili powder.
3. 3
   Heat to boiling.
4. 4
   Stir.
5. 5
   Cover and simmer over low heat 25 to 30 minutes until rice is tender.
6. 6
   Stir with fork.
7. 7
   Add 1/4 cup of water if rice is too dry.
8. 8
   Fluff rice with fork and stir in cheese.
9. 9
   Serve with Spicy Tomato Sauce.