SPAM® Rice

I was never a believer in SPAM® until my mother-in-law passed down a rice recipe that changed my world. This is an easy, budget-friendly, kid-friendly weeknight meal. We make it every so often when we're low on groceries, or just need a nice, not-too-healthy, but delicious dinner! I use my own homemade broth for a slightly healthier, cheaper alternative, but boxed broth is just as delicious! Great with your favorite hot sauce, or served with fried eggs.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 672 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 ½ cups chicken broth
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 ½ cups uncooked long-grain rice
• 1 (8.5 ounce) package coleslaw mix
• ½ large white onion, chopped
• 3 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 1 (7 ounce) can fully cooked luncheon meat (such as SPAM®), cubed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft and golden, 6 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Stir in rice until coated and lightly fry for 2 minutes. Pour in broth and season with pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to a gentle simmer and cover. Cook until rice is tender, about 18 minutes.

Step 2

Heat remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry luncheon meat, stirring constantly, until crispy and golden on the edges, about 5 minutes. Add coleslaw and cook until wilted, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 3

Transfer cooked rice into the skillet and stir until well mixed.