Beefy Spanish Rice

Submitted by Anita Harris

"Spanish rice with beef is one of my favorites and this one meets with my approval. Serve with a green salad and you have a complete meal."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef, browned & drained
• 1 1⁄2 cups white rice
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1⁄2 cup chopped green pepper
• 1⁄2 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 cup hot water
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 3⁄4 cup grated cheddar cheese

directions

1. In a large skillet saute rice for 5 minutes or until golden; stirring constantly.
2. Add ground beef, peppers, onion and garlic.
3. Cook and stir 2-4 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
4. Add tomatoes w/juice, water, chili powder, salt and pepper; mix well.
5. Cover and simmer 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender.
6. Sprinkle with cheese and serve.

Reviews

[Faithberry78]

Didn't add all of the black pepper or salt, or any of the butter. Instead i sauteed the veggies in a little of the hamburger grease. And i added a bit more rice, beef bouillon and an extra can of tomatoes (the kind with diced chili peppers). It was spicy, but a big hit!