Spanish Rice

Name: Spanish Rice
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground chuck or round; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 green pepper, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 2 ribs celery, finely chopped; 2 tsp. ground cumin; 1 tsp. chili powder; 1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, chopped (drain water and save); 1 c. uncooked Uncle Ben's rice

9 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 lb. ground chuck or round
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 green pepper, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 ribs celery, finely chopped
2 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. chili powder
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, chopped (drain water and save)
1 c. uncooked Uncle Ben's rice

Directions

1

Saute meat and vegetables until browned and tender.
2

Add cumin, chili powder and tomatoes.
3

Mix well.
4

Stir in rice.
5

Add enough water to the reserved tomato water to equal a total of 2 cups water.
6

Add to meat and rice mixture and heat until bubbling. Stir once more.
7

Lower heat to a simmer.
8

Cover and let cook 20 minutes until all moisture absorbed by rice.
9

Depending upon the consistency of rice desired, more or less water may be added.