Spanish Rice

SPANISH RICE

Are all y'all ready for some homemade deliciousness?

This Spanish Rice can be made in 30-40 minutes!

1 T. oil 

1/2 onion, chopped fine

½ garlic clove, minced

1 c. white or brown rice

1¼ c. chicken stock OR (1-1/4 t. Chicken bouillon and 1-1/4  c. water)

1.5 T. tomato paste OR   ½ c. diced fresh or cooked tomatoes

1/2 T. Taco Bell ‘Hot' Sauce (1 packet)

Pinch of thyme
½ t. salt                    

          In a large skillet brown the rice in oil on medium/high heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, about 4 minutes, or until onions are softened.

          In a separate sauce pan bring chicken stock to a simmer. Add tomato paste, Taco Bell 'Hot' Sauce, thyme, and salt. Add rice mixture to broth mixture and stir. Bring to a simmer. Cover. Lower heat and cook 15-25 minutes if using white rice and 35-40 minutes if using brown rice. Turn off heat, let sit for 5 minutes.                         Serves   6  ( ____ c.),    20 min-prep,  20  min-cook   5 min rest

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