Tasty Spanish Rice with Bacon Recipe

Tasty Spanish Rice with Bacon Recipe
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Spanish Rice with Bacon Recipe

If you’re looking for something different to add to the dinner table tonight, my simple Spanish rice made with bacon would be a wonderful meal to try! This recipe adds a nice twist to standard Spanish rice and is so savory. This simple rice dish is full of flavor and pairs well with a variety of meals. Rice is a favorite for many, and if you’re looking for new recipes to try – this is the one! This is a budget friendly recipe and only takes a handful of ingredients that most people have in their pantry.

Homemade rice dishes can be so versatile, and you can make your own creations by experimenting. For this dish if you like spicy food, you can dice up a little bit of jalapeno to add a little fire. Spanish rice with bacon is the perfect dish to whip up in the kitchen tonight for dinner!

Spanish Rice & Bacon Recipe

This recipe adds a nice twist to standard Spanish rice. This simple rice dish is savory and full of flavor. Rice is a versatile dish, so feel free to get creative and add your own touch.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Course dinner, lunch, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Mexican

Ingredients
  

  • 5 slices Bacon
  • 1 cup Rice
  • ¼ tsp Garlic Powder
  • ¾ tsp Chili powder
  • ½ tsp Season salt
  • ½ tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/2 Red bell pepper (Diced)
  • 1/2 Green bell pepper (Diced)
  • 1 Medium Onion (Diced)
  • 1/2 Fresh Tomato (Diced)
  • Tomato sauce 8oz can
  • 2 cups Water
  • tsp Chicken bouillon cube
  • PAM cooking spray (optional)

Instructions
 

  • On medium-high heat in a pot or skillet, add a little bit of PAM cooking spray.
  • Add the bacon slices & cook until it's done. Once the bacon is done remove from the pan, drain on paper towel and set aside.
  • Remove most of the oil from the pan but leave enough oil to sauté the onions.
  • Next, add the diced onions and sauté for a few minutes (2 to 3 minutes).
  • Add the rice to the skillet and stir the rice until it becomes a golden brown (About 5 minutes).
  • Once the rice is a golden brown, add the dry spices and the tomato sauce. Stir everything together for about 2 to 4 minutes.
  • Add the water to the pot, bell peppers, and the chicken bouillon.
  • Allow the liquid to come to a boil, reduce the heat and cover the pan with a lid.
  • Simmer the rice for 25 minutes on low heat.
  • Important: Stir rice throughout the cooking time to prevent burning or rice sticking to the bottom of the pan. (Stir at least 2 to 3 times)
  • After the rice has cooked through for 25 minutes and is done, stir in the chopped bacon and fresh tomato.
  • Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Keyword bacon, diced tomatoes, recipe, rice, spanish rice

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