50+ Friends Club Cookbook
Pasta and Rice
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Texas Rice
From the Kitchen of: Pepper
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| 3 | Tbl. | margarine |
| 1 | medium | onion, chopped |
| 1 1/2 | cup | uncooked rice |
| 1 | medium | bell pepper, chopped |
| 1 | tea. | chili powder |
| 1 | tea. | dried oregano, crumbled |
| 1 | cup | tomato juice |
| 1/2 | cup | tomato sauce |
| 1 1/2 | cup | water |
| 1 1/2 | tea. | salt |
- Melt margarine in heavy 3-qt. saucepan over moderate heat. Add the onion and cook uncovered for 5 minutes.
- Stir in all other ingredients. Stir once, cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
- Tips: Recipe can be halved. For a heartier dish, stir 1 cup cooked ham cut into cubes or cooked ground beef into the cooked rice. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.