Rio grande valley spanish rice

10 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsBacon grease or oil
cupRice
½teaspoonGarlic powder
1teaspoonCumin seed
½teaspoonOregano (Mexican)
½teaspoonBlack pepper (chopped)
½cupBell pepper (chopped)
½cupOnion
1cupTomato sauce
3cupsBoiling salted water

Directions

In hot bacon grease, cook 1½ Cups rice til golden brown. Add seasonings, chopped pepper and onion, and tomato sauce. Pour all this into boiling water. Reduce heat, cover and cook 12-15 minutes. Remove from heat, leave covered and let steam a few minutes. Doubles nicely