Arizona Southwest Rice Pilaf

This is a tasty flavor combination. I found this while looking for recipes native to our new state. This was in a cookbook, "Flavors of the Southwest."

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  onion, chopped
• 1  red pepper, chopped
• 1  carrot, chopped
• 1  stalk celery, chopped
• 1  cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can beef broth
• 1  tomatoes, diced
• 1  large jalapeno chile, minced (or 1-4 oz. can)

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add onion, red pepper, carrot and celery.
3. Saute until vegetables begin to soften, about 7 minutes.
4. Add rice and stir to coat well.
5. Add broth and bring to a boil.
6. Cover skillet, reduce heat to low and simmer until rice is tender and broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
7. Mix in tomato and jalapeno; heat through.
8. Serve.