Rotel Spanish Rice Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 50 minutes
🥘 Servings: 4
🍽️ Yield: Not specified
Description
Indulge in this delightful family Spanish rice recipe infused with the zesty flavors of Rotel and savory bacon. The combination of bacon fat and butter adds a depth of flavor that elevates this dish to new heights. For those who crave an extra kick, opt for Hot Rotel to add some fiery spice to your meal.
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 1 can Rotel Tomatoes
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 green pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 can diced green chilies
- 2 tablespoons butter
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
- Calories: 355.3
- Total Fat: 7.7g
- Saturated Fat: 3.3g
- Cholesterol: 13.1mg
- Sodium: 582.3mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 64.3g
- Fiber: 4.7g
- Sugar: 13g
- Protein: 10.9g
Recipe Keywords
Rice, Tex Mex, Southwestern U.S., Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, < 60 Mins, Stove Top, Easy, Inexpensive
Instructions
- 🥓 Fry bacon in a skillet over medium heat until browned and crispy.
- Remove the cooked bacon from the skillet, crumble it, and set it aside for later use.
- Do not discard the bacon grease from the skillet; it will impart delicious flavor to the dish.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add finely chopped onion, diced green pepper, and minced garlic to the melted butter in the skillet.
- Saute the onion, pepper, and garlic mixture until the onions become translucent and fragrant.
- Pour in the can of Rotel Tomatoes, diced green chilies, and chicken broth into the skillet.
- Allow the mixture to simmer gently for approximately 5-10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Add the long grain white rice to the skillet, ensuring it is evenly distributed in the mixture.
- Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat to low.
- Allow the rice to simmer in the flavorful liquid for approximately 20 minutes, or until it is tender and cooked through.
- Once the rice is cooked, remove the skillet from the heat.
- Sprinkle the crumbled bacon on top of the cooked rice.
- Serve the Rotel Spanish Rice hot and enjoy the explosion of flavors!
This Rotel Spanish Rice recipe is a perfect addition to any Tex Mex or Southwestern-inspired meal. Its simple preparation and vibrant flavors make it a hit with family and friends alike. Try it today and experience the deliciousness for yourself! 🌶️🍚
