CALIFORNIA-STYLE SPANISH RICE

California-Style Spanish Rice image

Back in the 1920s, my great-aunt Mable lived with her four children in an old World War I army tent. She had to be creative in her cooking, and this was one dish she relied on.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 bacon strips, diced
3/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
1 cup diced green pepper
1 cup diced sweet red pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp; remove to paper towels. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. In the drippings, saute onion until tender. Remove and set aside. , In a small skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add rice; cook and stir until golden brown. Reduce heat; stir in broth. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in the bacon, onion, peppers and tomatoes. Cover and simmer 25-30 minutes longer or until rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 291mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.