SPANISH RICE #3

SPANISH RICE #3

½ cup chopped onion
1 tbsp butter
2 cups uncooked instant rice
1 can (14-1/2) diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, undrained
1 cup water
¾ cup beef broth
½ tsp chili powder
¼ tsp sugar
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp ground cumin
2 tbsp minced fresh cilantro

In a large saucepan, sauté’ onion in butter for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add rice; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes.

Stir in tomatoes, water, broth, chili powder, salt, sugar and cumin. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Yield: 4 servings.