Grandma Merri's Spanish Rice Dinner
Cooking was not one of my Mom's favorite things, but there were several things she made and enjoyed making. Spanish rice was certainly one of them, and I always loved it when she made it. I have made it so many times myself that the little card it is typed on sits unused in my recipe file card box. Now I just make it as I do so many other things, adding this or that, changing something here or there. This is a main-dish, not a side dish like Mexican rice. Its one of the very few things I find any use for "minute rice" for. I'm reprinting the recipe exactly as it is on her recipe card. It is delicious. SPANISH RICE 1 lb. ground beef 1/4 c. crisco oil 1/2 c. chopped onion 1/2 c. green pepper 1 1/2 c. instant rice Brown above until golden in color Add: 1 c. HOT water 2 -8 oz. cans tomato sauce 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. sugar 1 tsp. lemon juice 1/4 tsp. pepper Bring to a rolling boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered 5 minutes. She has a note that says: (I usually add a dash or ...