Beefy Spanish Rice

JessieGirl's Note:

Recipe I found on the internet years ago and I absolutely love it because it's different. Recipe yields enough for main dish, so cut down servings if you want it to go with a Mexican dinner, but I think it's fabulous! And easy to make! I usually use whole can of corn because I love corn!

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup uncooked converted white rice
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 cup canned corn
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1 cup water
• salt and pepper
• garlic powder

Directions:

1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat the oil.
2. Add the rice, onion and bell pepper and saute for 5 minutes, or until onions are tender.
3. Add the ground beef and saute until browned.
4. Drain excess oil and fat.
5. Add the corn, tomato sauce, ketchup and water.
6. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is cooked, stirring occasionally.
7. Season with salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste.

Reviews

[SarasotaCook]

It's a very nice recipe, easy and quick to make. I miss a little spice and some fresh flavors (fresh herbs or scallion) I made this in two parts as is and then my own additions. I added some extra spiced peppers and some fresh herbs which I really felt added to the dish. Maybe that is just my taste, but it was a bit bland, but overall, a nice recipe. I did use frozen corn which I prefer and fresh garlic but I just thought it need a fresh flavor to this dish.

It was easy, hearty and very nice.
Made for PAC 2011

[Lavender Lynn]

This was our supper tonight, served as a main dish straight out of the pot. Not dry like typical Spanish rice; somewhere between a casserole and thick soup, and very tasty. We used fresh sliced garlic put in with the onions instead of garlic salt later, and the whole can of corn; otherwise just as listed. True comfort food!