Spanish Rice

This is a great recipe that goes well with any Mexican dish. Burritos, enchiladas, nachos, tacos, etc.  This is not really spicy at all, but very flavorful. Everyone loved this rice. It is also super easy to make.

Spanish Rice
adapted from Betty Crocker cooking basics

1 medium onion
1 small green pepper
 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
2 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 can tomato sauce (8 ounces)

Heat oil in the skillet on medium heat and saute the onion and the rice, until rice is golden brown. Remove skillet from heat and add the rest of the ingredients. Heat to boiling over high heat, stirring occasionally. Once mixture is boiling, reduce heat so mixture boils gently. Cover and cook about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender and tomato sauce is absorbed. Sprinkle 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese over the top if desired. Makes 4 servings.