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Mexican Rice
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 6
A quick easy side dish for King Ranch Chicken.
Ingredients:
2/3 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons bacon fat
1 cup raw converted white rice (not instant)
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup ro-tel tomatoes
2 teaspoons salt
1 medium tomato, chopped
Directions:
1. In medium heavy skillet with tight cover, saute onion in bacon fat.
2. Stir in rice, pepper, chili powder, Ro-Tel tomatoes and salt.
3. Add 2 cups of water.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered for 20 minutes all liquid must be absorbed and rice should be tender if needed cook rice longer.
5. If desired Garnish with shredded Cheddar cheese while rice is hot.
By RecipeOfHealth.com