Spanish Rice

Yield:
Serves 6

Ingredients:

  1. 3 tablespoons bacon drippings
  2. 1 cup uncooked Riviana rice
  3. 3/4 cup chopped onion
  4. 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
  5. 1/2 cup chopped celery
  6. 1 can ( 14-oz. ) stewed tomatoes
  7. 1 cup water
  8. 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  9. 1 teaspoon chili powder
Directions:

Heat 2 tablespoons fat in large skillet; add rice. Brown lightly, stirring frequently. Add remaining 1 tablespoon fat, onion , green pepper and celery; cook until soft. Add remaining ingredients, cover pan tightly, and simmer for 20-30 minutes. If rice is then not sufficiently tender, add a little more water, cover, continue to cook until soft.

Recipe compliments of Riviana Rice Company


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