Louisiana chili rice

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
5slicesBacon
2cupsRice, regular; uncooked
½cupOnion; chopped
½cupGreen pepper; chopped
½cupCelry; chopped
½cupPeanut butter
3cupsChicken broth
2cupsTomatoe, canned
teaspoonChili powder
2teaspoonsSalt
¼teaspoonPepper

Directions

Fry bacon until done; remove, drain, and set aside. Add rice, onion, green pepper, and celery to bacon drippings and saute until rice is golden and vegetables are tender. Slowly stir in peanut butter; add chicken broth, tomatoes, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir and blend well. Cover and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Spoon into serving dish.

Crumble bacon over top for garnish.

SOURCE: Southern Living Magazine, February 1973. Typos by Nancy Coleman. From: Nancy Coleman Date: 09-27-94