Spanish Rice Recipe

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Spanish Rice Recipe
It’s so easy. This Spanish Rice recipe tastes great and requires very little prep time. I don’t think a packaged mix could be any faster. The bacon just adds great flavor. This is a great side dish. Serve it with your next Spanish or Mexican style meal. Enjoy
　
Spanish Rice Recipe
Recipe Type: Side Dish
Cuisine: Spanish
Author: Larry
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Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 4 strips bacon
  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 2 (10 ounce) cans Rotel Tomatoes with Green Chilies
  • 1 onion, chopped fine
  • 1 small green pepper, chopped fine
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
  1. Fry bacon in skillet until browned.
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  3. Remove from skillet, crumble, and set aside.
  4. Do not remove bacon grease from skillet!
  5. Melt butter in skillet and add onion, pepper and garlic.
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  7. Sauté until onions are translucent.
  8. Add the Rotel Tomatoes with Green Chiles and chicken broth and simmer approximately 5-10 minutes.
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  10. Add the rice, cover and simmer approximately 20 minutes.
  11. Crumble bacon on top and serve.
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