Mexican Rice

Name: Mexican Rice
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons bacon grease or 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup uncooked white rice; 1 onion, chopped; 2 cups chicken broth; 12 cup water; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (6 ounce) can green chilies; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 12 teaspoon garlic powder

9 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

3 tablespoons bacon grease or 3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup uncooked white rice
1 onion, chopped
2 cups chicken broth
12 cup water
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can green chilies
1 teaspoon chili powder
12 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

1

In a large skillet, cook rice and onion in bacon grease (or olive oil) over medium heat for about five minutes, until rice is golden brown (be careful not to burn).
2

Stir in remaining ingredients and heat until boiling.
3

Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes.
4

Do not stir!
5

Remove cover, increase heat slightly and simmer until all liquids are absorbed.
6

If you like your rice a bit dry (restaurant style), continue to simmer a few minutes longer to allow more moisture to evaporate.