Spanish rice #1

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3tablespoonsShortening
cupRice
½cupOnion, sliced
½cupBell pepper,sliced
114 oz can whole tomatoes
1Medium clove garlic, minced
1teaspoonBlack pepper
2teaspoonsSalt
3cupsWater

Directions

Melt shortening in large skillet. Add rice and brown. When rice is a golden brown, reduce heat and add onion, bell pepper, tomatoes, garlic and pepper. Mix well and add 1½ cups warm water or enough to just cover the rice. Add salt. Cover and let simmer until almost dry. Add remaining water, cold, a little at a time, cooking over low heat until fluffy. Note: You may substitue peeled seeded green chili for the bell pepper. Submitted By MICHELLE HOWE On 07-23-95