Mexican Rice

Yummy Mexican Rice

2 Tablespoons vegetable oil

1/3 Cup minced onion

1/3 Cup minced bell pepper

1 ½ cups long grain white rice

2 cups of chicken or vegetable broth

¼ cup tomato sauce stirred into 1 ½ cups of water

1. Pour oil into a large pan
2. Add the onion, bell pepper and rice. Saute over medium heat until rice is lightly toasted.
3. Add the broth and tomato sauce water. Bring to a boil.
4. Cover, and turn the heat to low.
5. Simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the liquid has been soaked up. Do not stir.
6. Remove from the heat and let sit for five minutes. Carefully fluff with a fork.