Tomato Rice
Source of Recipe
Practicalkitchen.com
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons butter or bacon drippings
1 large yellow onion, peeled and chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
2 to 3 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
3 cups beef or chicken broth
2 cups long-grain rice
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)
Heat the oil and butter in a large saucepan over moderate heat.
Add the onion and garlic and cook 5 minutes, until soft but not
brown. Add the tomatoes, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
Add the broth and bring to a boil. Stir in the rice, salt, and
pepper, and cover. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook
covered until the rice is done, about 20 minutes. Fluff with a
fork and garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.
Serves 4 to 6
|
|