Garden Spanish Rice
- SERVES
- 6
- COOK TIME
- 30 Min
Spanish rice is a popular Mexican and southwestern USA dish that can be enjoyed as a main dish or a go-along. Our beefed up version of Garden Spanish Rice is sure to hit the spot when the gang comes home hungry.
What You'll Need
- 1 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, coarsely chopped
- 2 (14-ounce) cans stewed tomatoes, not drained
- 2 cups water
- 1 1/4 cup long-grain rice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
What to Do
- In a soup pot, brown ground beef and onion over medium-high heat 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Drain off excess liquid.
- Add remaining ingredients except the zucchini; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 10 minutes. Add zucchini and continue cooking 10 additional minutes, or until rice is tender.
Notes
We're thinking that Tres Leches would be a sweet end to this Tex Mex-style meal. See what you think!
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Nutritional InformationShow More
Servings Per Recipe: 6
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Calories 445
- Calories from Fat 162
- Total Fat 18g 28 %
- Saturated Fat 6.9g 34 %
- Trans Fat 1.1g 0 %
- Protein 26g 53 %
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Cholesterol 77mg 26 %
- Sodium 771mg 32 %
- Total Carbohydrates 44g 15 %
- Dietary Fiber 3.2g 13 %
- Sugars 7.2g 0 %
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elluff 4679791
Mar 24, 2012
This sounds very good. I will be trying it very soon. Will give a review then
jimmyjuju 1206495
Mar 22, 2012
Has all ingredients that I like, plus sounds quick. I'll try it. I was brought up to be polite. Sryan, you must relly like your neighbors dog.
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