Portuguese Tomato Rice

This is from www.tastycooking.com. This dish is made in Portugal.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1⁄8 cup olive oil
• 1  tablespoon butter
• 1⁄2 large yellow onion, chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1 -2  large tomatoes, peeled, chopped and seeded (can also used canned)
• 2  cups chicken broth or 2  cups beef broth
• 1  cup long-grain rice
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Heat olive oil and butter in saucepan until butter is melted.
2. Add onion and garlic and sauté until onion is soft.
3. Add chopped tomatoes, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Add broth and bring to a boil, then add rice, cover and simmer for about 20 minutes.
5. Salt and pepper to taste.