Mexican Spanish Rice Recipe

Ingredients

Directions

1. Melt shortening in large skillet.
2. Add rice and brown.
3. When rice is a golden brown, reduce heat and add onion, bell pepper, tomatoes, garlic and pepper.
4. Mix well and add 1 1/2 cups warm water or enough to just cover the rice.
5. Add salt.
6. Cover and let simmer until almost dry.
7. Add remaining water, cold, a little at a time, cooking over low heat until fluffy.
8. Note: You may substitue peeled seeded green chili for the bell pepper.