Beefy Spanish Rice

This is my mom's seasoned rice recipe and is a main dish that is delicious with cornbread, black-eyed peas and turnip greens. It tastes even better when it's been refrigerated overnight and reheated!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 365 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• ½ cup chopped onion
• ½ cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 pound ground beef
• ½ cup ketchup
• garlic powder to taste
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 cup uncooked converted white rice
• 1 cup canned corn

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat the oil. Add the rice, onion and bell pepper and saute for 5 minutes, or until onions are tender. Add the ground beef and saute until browned. Drain excess oil and fat.

Step 2

Add the corn, tomato sauce, ketchup and water. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is cooked, stirring occasionally. Season with salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste.