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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 cups water
- 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 1 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar
Directions
In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the rice, onion, peppers, and garlic. Cook until the rice is browned and vegetables are tender. Stir in the water, tomatoes, chili powder, and salt and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the rice is tender, about 15 to 17 minutes. Stir in the cheese and transfer to a serving bowl.
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By akko
Albuquerque, NM
on May 02, 2013
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It's so tasty and also we can add more vegetables to our dinner. My husband loves Mexican food and he loves this rice!
By terimo4077
Vero Beach, FL
on April 26, 2013
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I have made this recipe as is and it is extremely easy and delicious. I have been experimenting lately, so I made it today but used 1 teas chili powder (as I don't like my food too hot, added 1 teas ground cumin (from fresh cumin seed, added 2 garlic cloves grated, added 1 chile in adobo sauce chopped. I couldn't stop eating it because it was sooooo good. Thank you Paula for a great recipe.
By Bkrip
on April 15, 2013
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Delicious. Quick. Easy. I have the kids help with the browning while I prepare other dinner items. It's been added to my favorites.
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