Red wine vinegar is the secret ingredient in this recipe for Spanish Rice. I have been cooking with vinegar, for many years, and it always adds a fresh flavor to each recipe I use it in. And this dish is the perfect one to see just how vinegar can work to enhance the flavor of your finished dish, without making it sour. True, vinegar can be sour, but when used in modest amounts is it delicious! In many ways, vinegar is much like salt, too little and the flavor is faded, too much and the flavor is ruined.
Spanish Rice is the one recipe to keep handy, as it only calls for one pound of ground beef and will serve up to six people. Making is one delicious dish to make even in frugal times. Which also seem to be current times. I can't help but notice how many cooks are rediscovering dishes from years ago when frugal homemaking was necessary.
Some thoughts on this recipe:
We use soaked brown rice in this recipe and cook it a bit longer than indicated. Instructions below are for regular rice, with brown rice cooking notes in parentheses.
Only have green bell peppers to use? No problem, this recipe for Spanish Rice is delicious with green peppers also.
You may also dice and saute the peppers if you do not have time to roast them.
Ingredients needed for this recipe:
- ground beef
- red bell pepper
- green bell pepper
- onion
- canned tomatoes
- chili powder
- cumin
- garlic salt
- red wine vinegar
- Worcestershire sauce
- rice
You will also need the following:
- kitchen spoon
- Large kitchen knife
- cutting board
- measuring spoons
- measuring cups
- Dutch Oven with lid
Now we are ready to begin!
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Spanish Rice. |
Spanish Rice
adapted from: Gourmet Vinegars, How to make and cook with them.
1 pound lean ground beef
1 medium onion
1 green pepper roasted, seeded, and diced
1 red pepper roasted, seeded, and diced
1 14 oz can of diced tomatoes
2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1 1/2 tsp garlic salt
3 T Red Wine vinegar
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 c rice, we use soaked brown rice and cooked the dish for a bit longer.
1 c water
Peel and dice the onion. Set aside.
Crumble the ground beef into the Dutch Oven, add the diced onion and cook over medium heat until the beef is cooked and the onion has begun to soften. Drain away any excess fat in the pan.
Stir in all remaining ingredients (roasted peppers through the water).
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 - 25 (35 minutes for brown rice) minutes, or until the rice is cooked.
Storage options for Spanish Rice. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to three days. You may freeze for longer storage, but expect a slight change in the texture of the rice when thawed and reheated.
UPDATE:
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been included below.
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Spanish Rice
adapted from: Gourmet Vinegars, How to make and cook with them.
1 pound lean ground beef
1 medium onion
1 green pepper roasted, seeded, and diced
1 red pepper roasted, seeded, and diced
1 14 oz can of diced tomatoes
2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1 1/2 tsp garlic salt
3 T Red Wine vinegar
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 c rice, we use soaked brown rice and cooked the dish for a bit longer.
1 c water
Peel and dice the onion. Set aside.
Crumble the ground beef into the Dutch Oven, add the diced onion and cook over medium heat until the beef is cooked and the onion has begun to soften. Drain away any excess fat in the pan.
Stir in all remaining ingredients (roasted peppers through the water).
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 - 25 (35 minutes for brown rice) minutes, or until the rice is cooked.
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It's Judee- from gluten Free A-Z Blog- Your recipe sounds hearty and delicious. I have not used green bell peppers in years. I seem to only buy the red or yellow ones. I'll have to buy a green and use it just for the heck of it.
ReplyDeleteHi Judee, feel free to use any color pepper you wish, but take a moment to roast them if possible! Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate it.
DeleteWhat an excellent idea, roasting and freezing the peppers, then peeling!
ReplyDeleteThanks, and it works really well! When I used to peel them all at once, my gosh it was a tedious job!
DeletePerfect timing for the green peppers in my garden!
ReplyDeleteYes! Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate it!
DeleteI love one pot dishes! Add a salad and it's dinner!! Thanks for sharing at the What's for Dinner Party - Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteHelen, thanks so much!
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