Veronica's Easy Spanish Rice

DH wanted spanish rice one night so I made the following recipe that I got from Betty Crocker. OMG, it was just like eating my mom's. I forgot how good her spanish rice was!!! Try it, you won't be disappointed!!! Serve as a meal in its self or as a side dish.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 6 cups

Ingredients

• 1  cup  uncooked rice
• 1  medium onion, chopped (I like onions so I used a large one)
• 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil (I used olive oil)
• 2 1⁄2 cups water
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1  small green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 3⁄4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1⁄8 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

1. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
2. Add rice and onion and cook (about 5-10 minutes) stirring occasionally, until rice is golden brown and onion is tender.
3. Stir in remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender.