Spanish Rice

 

 

Ingredients:

1 cup uncooked regular long grain rice
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teasponn garlic powder
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce

Directions:

Heat oil in skillet over medium heat.  Cook rice and onion in oil about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until rice is golden brown and onions are tender.

Stir in remaining ingredients.  Heat to boiling, reduce heat to low.  Cover and simmer about 30 minutes, stirring occasionalyy, until rice is tender.. 

Optional:  make this a one pot meal, by adding 1 pound ground beef with remaining incredients.