Best Spanish Rice Delight Recipes

SPANISH RICE CASSEROLE

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This is easy and very tasty, it's good served hot or at room temperature for a side dish, or as a main meal. All ingredients can be adjusted to taste. Add in finely chopped jalapeno pepper or crushed chili peppper for some heat.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Rice

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 onion, finely chopped
1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes (drained)
1 cup water (or use juice from tomatoes with water to make 1 cup)
1/2-3/4 cup uncooked long-grain rice
1/2 cup chili sauce
salt and pepper
1 -2 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon cumin (or to taste)
2 -3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (can use more)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional and to taste)

Steps:

Set oven to 375 degrees.
Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat; drain the fat, and transfer beef to a large pot over medium low heat.
Stir in onion, garlic green pepper, tomatoes, water, rice, chili sauce, salt, pepper, brown sugar, cumin and Worcestershire sauce.
Let simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, then transfer to a 2-quart casserole dish; press mixture down firmly.
Sprinkle with grated cheddar cheese.
Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.

SPANISH RICE

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You'll find my easy Spanish rice is better than any boxed mix in grocery stores. Best of all, it can be prepared in the same amount of time as those so-called "quick and easy" boxes. -Anne Yaeger, Washington, DC

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 cups uncooked instant rice
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup boiling water
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add rice; cook and stir until lightly browned. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until the liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 10-15 minutes. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 886mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BEST SPANISH RICE

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The combination of picante sauce and chicken broth makes this easy recipe very tasty!

Provided by Angela Sims

Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes Spanish Rice Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 ½ cups uncooked white rice
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup chunky salsa

Steps:

Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
Mix rice into skillet, stirring often. When rice begins to brown, stir in chicken broth and salsa. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes, until liquid has been absorbed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Carbohydrate 50.9 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 696.6 mg, Sugar 2.3 g