Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Spanish Rice

1.5 lb. Ground Beef or Turkey
3 cups Rice
6 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Large Onion, chopped
3-5 cloves Garlic, minced
1.5 teaspoons salt
1 can (15oz) diced Tomato with liquid
3 cups water
3 cups Chicken Broth
1 lb Frozen Peas
1 cup chopped (food processor) Carrots

Saute rice in olive oil for 4 to 5 minutes until lightly brown
Add onion, garlic, and chopped raw carrot.  Saute another 4 minutes +/-
Add water and broth
Simmer covered about 1/2 hour.  Add salt, tomato with liquid, meat, and peas.
Cover and simmer until rest of liquid is absorbed and rice is tender about 15 more minutes.

Yields 12 to 16 servings.

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