Spanish Rice Recipe

Name: Spanish Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup chopped onion (about 1 medium sized onion); 1 tablespoon margarine or 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon cooking oil (like Olive Oil or Canola Oil); 1 cup raw rice; 1 cup ground beef (taco filling); ½ cup diced green pepper (or any pepper); 2 cups water, PLUS; 1 teaspoon beef bouillon powder; ¼ cup prepared salsa; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; ½ teaspoon salt, to taste; ½ teaspoon lemon pepper, to taste; ½ teaspoon garlic powder or 1 garlic clove, smashed; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes, rubbed between your fingers to crush slightly; ½ teaspoon seasoning salt; ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; ½ tablespoon beef bouillon powder; ½ teaspoon paprika; 1 pinch cayenne, to taste; 1 pinch sugar; 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Servings: persons

½ cup chopped onion (about 1 medium sized onion)
1 tablespoon margarine or 1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon cooking oil (like Olive Oil or Canola Oil)
1 cup raw rice
1 cup ground beef (taco filling)
½ cup diced green pepper (or any pepper)
2 cups water, PLUS
1 teaspoon beef bouillon powder
¼ cup prepared salsa
1 tablespoon tomato paste
½ teaspoon salt, to taste
½ teaspoon lemon pepper, to taste
½ teaspoon garlic powder or 1 garlic clove, smashed
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon dried onion flakes, rubbed between your fingers to crush slightly
½ teaspoon seasoning salt
½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ tablespoon beef bouillon powder
½ teaspoon paprika
1 pinch cayenne, to taste
1 pinch sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch

1
Mix taco seasoning ingredients together.
2
To make taco filling, stir this mixture into one or one and a half pounds browned ground beef.
3
Add 1 cup cold water, stir well, and simmer until liquid is almost gone (about 15 minutes or so).
4
Melt margarine and oil in a saute pan.
5
Add onions, and cook until onions are clear and soft; add in raw rice.
6
Cook rice, stirring constantly, until rice is turning golden, about 3 or 4 minutes.
7
Add in peppers and taco meat, and garlic if using fresh garlic.
8
Heat all through for about 1 minute.
9
Add in water and the rest of the ingredients and stir to blend well.
10
Cover the pan, and lower heat to low or 'simmer', and simmer for about 15 to 18 minutes, until rice is cooked.
11
Serve with a salad and some cornbread, or corn chips for a complete meal.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup chopped onion (about 1 medium sized onion), 1 tablespoon margarine or 1 tablespoon butter, 1 tablespoon cooking oil (like Olive Oil or Canola Oil), 1 cup raw rice, and more.

Yes, Spanish Rice falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spanish Rice

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