Spanish Rice
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 pound ground chuck
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 green pepper
- 1 chili powder
- 1-lb can stewed tomatoes
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 c rice
- 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp Tabasco sauce
- 1/2 tsp whole thyme leaves
- salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
Yield: 4 Servings. Peel and coarsely chop the onion. Set aside. Core and coarsely chop the green pepper. Set aside. Coarsely puree the stewed tomatoes and add sufficient water to make 2 cups, if necessary. Set aside. Heat a 2-quart Dutch oven and add the oil, hamburger, and onions. Saute' until the meat browns and falls apart and the onions are clear. Remove excess fat from pan and add the green pepper and chili powder. Saute' an additional 5 minutes. Add all remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Cover the pan and cook over low heat for 25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and most of liquid is absorbed.