Mexican Rice

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tablespoons bacon grease or 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup uncooked rice
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (6 ounce) can green chilies
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Recipe

• 1 in a large skillet, cook rice and onion in bacon grease (or olive oil) over medium heat for about five minutes, until rice is golden brown (be careful not to burn).
• 2 stir in remaining ingredients and heat until boiling.
• 3 reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes. do not stir!
• 4 remove cover, increase heat slightly and simmer until all liquids are absorbed. if you like your rice a bit dry (restaurant style), continue to simmer a few minutes longer to allow more moisture to evaporate.