OLIVE RAISIN RICE

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My sister-in-law (who happens to have the same name as me!) gave me this recipe. We fix it for just about every family gathering. Raisins and olives give the dish a sweet and salty flavor.-Judy Thomas, Langley, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups water
2 cups uncooked long grain rice
4 beef bouillon cubes
1 pound ground beef
3 medium green peppers, chopped
3 medium onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup water
3/4 cup raisins
3/4 cup sliced ripe olives
3 bay leaves
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the water, rice and bouillon. bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef, green peppers, onions and garlic over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Add water, raisins, olives and bay leaves. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until heated through. Discard bay leaves. Stir in rice, salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts :

Edwin Seed
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This recipe is a keeper! It's simple to make and always turns out delicious.


Bobcat
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I'm not a big fan of raisins, but I really enjoyed this dish. The olives and the rice were a great combination.


Brianna Rivera
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Cierra K
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I've never made olive raisin rice before, but this recipe made it so easy. It turned out delicious!


D “Krazy” VanCalsem
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This is a great way to use up leftover rice. I also like to add some chopped vegetables, like carrots or peas.


Adil Shaikh
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The olives and raisins add a nice salty and sweet touch.


Mujahid Jam
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Anthony Cunningham
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my rice turned out mushy. I think I might have added too much liquid.


Kevin Stevens
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I made this dish for a party, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Shahnawaz Cheema
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This recipe is a keeper! It's simple to make and always turns out delicious.


Family Russom
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I'm not a big fan of olives, but I really enjoyed this dish. The raisins and the rice were a great combination.


Katrina Johnson
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This dish is so easy to make, and it's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Zule SU
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my rice turned out a little dry. I think I might add a little more liquid next time.


Huzaifa Ali Malik
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. I also like to add some chopped nuts or seeds for extra crunch.


krishna khadka
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I've made this olive raisin rice several times now, and it's always a hit! My family loves it, and it's also a great dish to bring to potlucks.


Marty Bowen
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This olive raisin rice was a delightful surprise! The combination of flavors was絶妙, with the sweetness of the raisins balancing out the saltiness of the olives. It was also very easy to make, and I will definitely be adding it to my regular rotation