Spanish Rice

Yield: Serves 6

Ingredients

3 tablespoons bacon drippings

1 cup uncooked Riviana rice

3/4 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup chopped green pepper

1/2 cup chopped celery

1 can ( 14-oz. ) stewed tomatoes

1 cup water

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon chili powder

Directions:

Heat 2 tablespoons fat in large skillet; add rice. Brown lightly, stirring frequently. Add remaining 1 tablespoon fat, onion , green pepper and celery; cook until soft. Add remaining ingredients, cover pan tightly, and simmer for 20-30 minutes. If rice is then not sufficiently tender, add a little more water, cover, continue to cook until soft.

Recipe compliments of Riviana Rice Company

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