Grandmother's Kitchen

Spanish Rice

Spanish rice is one of the staples of Mexican meals. I love this stuff, and you will too.

Spanish Rice

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 3 minced garlic cloves
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 cupschicken broth or 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 1/2 cups rice

Directions

  1. In medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add in garlic and onion. Saute 1-2 minutes until softened.
  2. Add in dry rice. While stirring, cook for about 5 minutes until rice is golden brown.
  3. Slowly add in broth and tomato sauce into rice, not directly onto hot pan. Stir; bring to boil.
  4. Turn heat to low and cover. Let simmer for 20 minutes.
  5. Fluff with fork.

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