Best Betty Crocker 1950s Spanish Rice Recipes

BASIC SPANISH RICE

Steps:

• In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes. Cook onion and uncooked rice in the oil about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until rice is golden brown.
• Remove skillet from heat. Stir in bell pepper, water, salt, chili powder, garlic powder and tomato sauce. Heat to boiling over high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender and tomato sauce is absorbed.

1950'S SPANISH RICE AKA TEXAS HASH

Steps:

• 1. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil.
• 2. Cook onion, green bell pepper, garlic and rice for several minutes, then add ground beef; cook until meat is no longer pink.
• 3. In a bowl, add mustard, crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce. Mix well.
• 4. Drain grease from meat mixture.
• 5. Add tomato mixture.
• 6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• 7. Cook on low heat, covered, for 20 minutes.
• 8. Notes: 1 10-ounce can of Rotel can be substituted for the crushed tomatoes. Add shredded cheese at end if desired.

SPANISH RICE WITH TOMATOES AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Mix all ingredients except tomatoes in cooker. Top with tomatoes.
• Cover and cook on low heat setting 2 to 3 hours or until rice and vegetables are tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.

SPANISH RICE WITH BEEF

Steps:

• Cook and stir the meat and onion in a large skillet until the meat is brown.
• Drain off the excess fat.
• Stir in the remaining ingredients.
• TO COOK IN A SKILLET: Heat the mixture to boiling then reduce the heat and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender, about 30 minutes. (A small amount of water can be added if necessary.)
• TO COOK IN THE OVEN: Pour the mixture into an ungreased 2-quart casserole.
• Cover and bake at 375 degrees F, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender, about 45 minutes.
• Serve hot.