Spanish Rice

Ingredients:

• 4 tbsp. butter
• 1 1/2 c. long grain white rice
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 8 oz. tomato sauce
• 4 c. chicken broth
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. paprika

Melt butter in large cast iron skillet over medium heat.

Add rice, onion, and green pepper. Saute until veggies are tender and rice is a bit browned.

Add garlic and continue to saute for about 30 seconds to a minute.

Add in tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, and seasonings. Stir well.

Bring to a boil, cover, and then reduce to a simmer. Allow to simmer for 45 minutes to an hour, until liquid is absorbed and rice is cooked. Remove from heat.

Always allow rice to sit for 5-10 minutes before serving.