Mexican Rice

A quick easy side dish for King Ranch Chicken.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2⁄3 cup  chopped onion
• 3  tablespoons bacon fat
• 1  cup  raw converted white rice (not instant)
• 1  cup  chopped green pepper
• 1  teaspoon chili powder
• 1  cup Ro-Tel tomatoes
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 1  medium tomatoes, chopped

Directions

1. In medium heavy skillet with tight cover, saute onion in bacon fat.
2. Stir in rice, pepper, chili powder, Ro-Tel tomatoes and salt.
3. Add 2 cups of water.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered for 20 minutes all liquid must be absorbed and rice should be tender if needed cook rice longer.
5. If desired Garnish with shredded Cheddar cheese while rice is hot.