How to Make Slow Cooker Spanish Rice - A Step-by-Step Guide

Slow cooker Spanish rice is a delicious and easy recipe that brings the flavors of Spain right to your kitchen. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights, as it requires minimal prep and cooks low and slow in the slow cooker, allowing you to come home to a fragrant and satisfying meal.

This recipe is loaded with tender rice, savory spices, and a variety of colorful vegetables, making it both hearty and nutritious. The slow cooking process allows the flavors to meld together, resulting ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef or chuck
  • 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
  • 2 green bell peppers, chopped
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 1 cup uncooked converted rice
  • 2 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 2 ½ teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs 5 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Place ground beef in a large skillet. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Transfer beef to a slow cooker.
  • Combine tomatoes, green pepper, water, tomato sauce, onions, rice, salt, chili powder, and Worcestershire sauce in the slow cooker. Stir thoroughly.
  • Cover and cook until rice is tender, on Low for 6 to 8 hours or High for 3 to 5 hours.
  • Nutrition

    399 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 69mg
    • Sodium: 1429mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 38g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 50mg
    • Calcium: 82mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 717mg