FAST FIX

MOM’S SPANISH RICE

My mother is famous for her Spanish rice. When I want a taste of home, I pull out this recipe and prepare it for my own family.

—JOAN HALLFORD NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX



START TO FINISH: 20 MIN. • MAKES: 4 SERVINGS


1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)

1 large onion, chopped

1 medium green pepper, chopped

1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce

1 can (14 1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, drained

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

2/3 cups cooked brown rice

1. In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and pepper over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until the beef is no longer pink and the onion is tender, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain.

2. Stir in tomato sauce, tomatoes and seasonings; bring to a boil. Add rice; heat through, stirring occasionally.