How to Make Spicy American Spanish Rice - A Step-by-Step Guide

Spicy American Spanish Rice is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines the bold flavors of American and Spanish cuisine. This dish is perfect for those who enjoy a bit of heat and a burst of flavor in their meals. It is a perfect side dish to accompany any main course, or can be enjoyed on its own as a satisfying and filling meal. Whether you are hosting a dinner party or simply looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy rice, this recipe is sure to impress your taste buds.

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup long-grain converted rice
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (such as RO*TEL®)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir rice in the melted butter until rice is lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir bell pepper and onion into rice and cook until bell pepper is softened and onion is translucent, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Break the ground beef into the rice mixture; cook and stir until beef is completely browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir tomato sauce and diced tomatoes into ground beef mixture. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    302 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 60mg
    • Sodium: 694mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 25mg
    • Calcium: 43mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 623mg