Spanish rice with bacon is a versatile dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish. It's a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This hearty dish is packed with flavor from the combination of bacon, rice, tomatoes, and spices. The bacon adds a smoky flavor to the dish, while the rice provides a chewy texture. The tomatoes add a pop of sweetness and acidity, and the spices give the dish a warm and inviting aroma.
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SPANISH RICE WITH BACON
In Siloam Springs, Arkansas, David Bias adds bacon to this zippy rice dish for a flavorful change of pace. "Being big fans of Mexican food, my family loves this recipe," he shares.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels. Add oil to the drippings; saute onion for 3 minutes. Add rice; stir until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until rice is tender. Sprinkle with bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 514mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SOUTHERN-STYLE SPANISH RICE WITH BACON
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- In a large skillet, fry bacon until cooked, but not crisp, over medium heat. Remove from skillet, drain on paper towels, and dice and set aside.
- Pour the bacon fat into a measuring cup; if there is less than 1/4 cup add enough butter to make 1/4 cup of fat. (Add a teaspoon of butter at a time, stirring-the hot bacon fat will melt the butter.)
- Pour the melted fat back into the skillet, and add the onion and rice. Sauté over medium heat, stirring constantly, until rice is lightly browned and onion is tender.
- Remove from heat; stir in diced bacon, tomatoes with juice, water, salt, pepper, and chili powder. Return to the heat, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is almost all absorbed-about 20 minutes.
- Add cheese, lower the heat and stir until cheese is melted.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 kcal, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 44 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 277 mg, Fat 16 g, ServingSize 4 portions (4 servings), UnsaturatedFat 6 g
SPANISH RICE
Of course, I don't believe this dish is Spanish at all, but rather Cajun from Louisiana. I made it quite often in the 1960s. Then - as now - in home cooking, one had to watch the cost, and rice was an inexpensive way to fill out a meal; after all, rice feeds half the world.
Provided by Marion Cunningham
Categories Onion Rice Tomato Vegetable Side Sauté Bell Pepper Fall Winter Potluck Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat, then add the onions, green peppers, and celery and sauté until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute while stirring. Add the rice and stir together to mix. Add the tomato sauce and the water carefully. Season with the salt and pepper, and add the cumin, if using. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, until the rice is done, stirring once or twice.
BASIC SPANISH RICE
Add something tasty to your family's Spanish dinner! Enjoy this spicy rice that's stir in tomato sauce - a wonderful meal.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes. Cook onion and uncooked rice in the oil about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until rice is golden brown.
- Remove skillet from heat. Stir in bell pepper, water, salt, chili powder, garlic powder and tomato sauce. Heat to boiling over high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender and tomato sauce is absorbed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 265, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 930 mg
HAMBURGER SPANISH RICE
Spanish rice recipes are a favorite busy-day dish for my husband and me. Even though we're retired, I often work on crafts or paint right up to mealtime. -Bernice Morris, Marshfield, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet, brown the beef, onion, green pepper and rice. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until the rice is tender.
Nutrition Facts :
SPANISH RICE ORIGINAL
A great recipe that is similar to the recipe from the homeland! Can be made as a main dish as well.
Provided by DEED330
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes Spanish Rice Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring chicken broth and tomato sauce to a boil in a small saucepan, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and maintain a simmer while preparing the remaining ingredients.
- Meanwhile, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving bacon grease in the skillet. Chop bacon.
- Cook and stir onion in reserved bacon grease over medium heat until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in rice; cook and stir until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour boiling chicken broth and tomato sauce into rice mixture; add diced tomatoes, green peppers, and chopped bacon. Season with chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 30 to 40 minutes. Stir black olives and corn into rice mixture before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.7 calories, Carbohydrate 45.7 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 1195.5 mg, Sugar 6.7 g
SPANISH RICE WITH BACON
Steps:
- Cook bacon in skillet, cool. While bacon is cooking, cook rice, and chop onion and green pepper. After bacon is cooled, rip into small pieces, and mix with rice.
- In the same skillet you cooked the bacon, quickly fry green pepper and onion (only about 1 minute, just until you smell the onion). Mix onion and green pepper with rice and bacon mixture, and pour into round casserole dish. Drain can of tomatoes, and pour over top of rice mixture. Sprinkle the top with salt and pepper.
- Bake in 350°F oven for 20-30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g
SPANISH RICE WITH GROUND BEEF
Growing up, my mom made a version of Spanish rice with ground beef that was hearty enough that it stood on its own as a main dish. During a visit a few years ago, after missing her cooking desperately, I watched her prepare it and jotted down the recipe. (Don't worry, I checked with my mom and she's totally on board with sharing with you!) Serve on a bed of fresh spinach with a side of refried beans. Garnish with fresh diced tomatoes, green onions, cheese, avocado slices, and crushed chile flakes.
Provided by jubilation
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in water, rice, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, chili powder, and garlic salt. Cook over high heat until boiling, about 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer until rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.1 calories, Carbohydrate 46.8 g, Cholesterol 49.6 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 19.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 1463.2 mg, Sugar 5.8 g
BACON SPANISH RICE
I orginally found this in a very old Better Homes and Garden cookbook. It's been my family's favorite for years . . . try it and you'll see why! Use hotter chilis to achieve more spice. The brown sugar can be deleted for less sweetness. The Chili Sauce I use in the US, is a slightly sweet (not hot) sauce, believe it's made by Heinz (small fat jar). I have substituted pureed tomatos here in Mexico and it works great!
Provided by Galley Wench
Categories Rice
Time 1h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Fry the bacon until crisp.
- Remove bacon and crumble.
- Save 1/2 of bacon fat.
- Saute onion and pepper (in 1/2 of the fat from the bacon) until tender. Add rest of ingredients.
- Stir, cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
- Add crumbled bacon before serving.
SPANISH RICE WITH BACON
Another wonderful recipe from Quick Cooking magazine and a perfect side dish for steak or a Mexican meal.
Provided by Swan Valley Tammi
Categories Long Grain Rice
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove and drain on paper towel.
- Add oil to the drippings and saute onion for 3 minutes. Add rice and fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Sprinkle with bacon and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.4, Fat 13, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 15.4, Sodium 396.3, Carbohydrate 30.6, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 3.1, Protein 5.8
Tips for Perfect Spanish Rice with Bacon:
- For the most authentic flavor, use high-quality Spanish rice, such as Bomba or Valencia. - Before cooking, rinse the rice thoroughly under cold water to remove any excess starch. This will help prevent the rice from becoming gummy. - Use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven to cook the rice. This will help distribute the heat evenly and prevent the rice from burning. - Add a generous amount of olive oil to the pot before cooking the rice. This will help to toast the rice and give it a golden brown color. - Be sure to cook the rice over medium heat. This will allow the rice to cook evenly without burning. - Do not stir the rice too often while it is cooking. Stirring too much can break up the rice and make it mushy. - Once the rice is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes before serving. This will allow the rice to absorb all of the delicious flavors.Conclusion:
Spanish rice with bacon is a flavorful and versatile dish that can be served as a side dish or main course. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. Follow these tips for the best results and enjoy a delicious and authentic Spanish rice with bacon dish.
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