Spanish Rice

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoons and 1-1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1-1/4 cups uncooked white rice
• 2 onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2-1/2 cups water
• 2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes and green chiles
• 2-1/2 teaspoons chili powder, or to taste
• 1-1/4 teaspoons salt

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Saute rice, onion, and bell pepper until rice is browned and onions are tender.
2. Stir in water and tomatoes. Season with chili powder and salt. Cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.

I wanted to throw out there some suggestions to make it taste more authinic. #1.Use bacon grease instead of vegetable oil. #2. Add chopped garlic with your chopped onions and bell peppers. #3. Saute your onions, garlic, and bell pepper first before adding the rice. #4. Brown rice well. #5. Use chicken broth instead of water!!!! It gives it that much more flavoring. #6. Add in about a 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumino. This spice you will find in all true mexican food but it is very strong a little makes it wonderful....a lot is too overpowering and can ruining a dish. #6. Add some parsely to it.