Best Poor Mans Rice Recipes

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POOR MAN'S RICE



Poor Man's Rice image

This sounds a little weird, but I swear by it. My mom always made it when I was a kid. Now as an adult I make it for company all the time and it is my families fav recipes! They love it!

Provided by Pizza Fetish

Categories     Pork

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb bacon
8 -10 hot dogs
1 large onion
2 eggs, whisked
4 cups cooked white rice (give or take, be altered to feed more)
1/2 cup ketchup
7 -8 dashes soy sauce (to taste)
salt and pepper
1/2 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Cut bacon in to bite size pieces and cook in a large frying pan till half done.
  • Cut up onion into chunks and add to bacon.
  • Cut hot dogs into bite size pieces add to bacon cook till nicely browned.
  • Heat oil in a large pan, you can use a pot or wok anything you have that will fit all ingredients and allow you to stir.
  • Add all ingredients to oil.
  • Stir quickly for 3-4 minute
  • Garnish with more ketchup.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 921, Fat 72, SaturatedFat 21.3, Cholesterol 153.8, Sodium 1581, Carbohydrate 46.1, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 7.8, Protein 21.2

POOR MAN'S SPANISH RICE



Poor Man's Spanish Rice image

This is for you potluck peolpe. A family favorite my grandma made this one. Its just a remix versions because where she use white rice I use yellow.

Provided by Supa Goddess

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 6-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs ground beef
1 (8 ounce) box yellow rice
48 ounces tomato sauce
onion, 1 Large
minced garlic clove, 2
1 teaspoon black pepper
adobo seasoning, season to taste

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef in large pot. Add onion, garlic, pepper, adobo to taste.
  • Brown together til thiers not more pink in the meat. Strain off any extra greased. Add both jars of sauces put on low simmer.
  • Cook yellow rice as driected on the box. When rice is down transfer rice to large pot with the meat sauce.
  • Stir together serve as is enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.1, Fat 23.2, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 102.8, Sodium 1297.7, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 9.7, Protein 31.2

POOR MAN'S RICE & BEEF



Poor Man's Rice & Beef image

When groceries are low or you need to extend ingredients. Uses moslty dried or frozen ingredients. Feel free to sub. fresh for anything.

Provided by Jadestonediabetic

Categories     Meat

Time 25m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 lb ground beef (more if you have it)
1/2 cup dried mushroom
1 tablespoon garlic powder (or 2 cloves minced)
1/2 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
1/2 cup frozen carrots (Could use dried)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 cups water
1 cup rice

Steps:

  • brown meat in saucepan (with garlic if using cloves).
  • Drain Meat.
  • Add sauce, mushrooms, carrots, seasonings, rice & water.
  • Bring to a slight boil.
  • Cover saucepan.
  • Reduce heat.
  • Cook covered until rice is done (approx. 10-15 minutes at my house).
  • Enjoy.
  • (Note: the amounts depend on what you have at hand and how many you are serving. This fed two people.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 536.3, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 38.6, Sodium 665.1, Carbohydrate 91.7, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 7.4, Protein 19.5

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