Mexican Rice

15 min
25 min
4 servings

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 tablespoons Crisco® Pure Vegetable Oil
• 2 slices bacon, diced
• 1/2 medium onion, peeled and chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 rib celery, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces
• 1 cup long grain rice
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup diced tomatoes with chiles
• Salt and pepper to taste

PREPARATION DIRECTIONS:

1. 1.
   HEAT oil in small skillet with a lid. Add diced bacon. Cook over medium-high heat until bacon is crisp. Remove from skillet.


2. 2.
   ADD onion, garlic and celery to skillet. Cook and stir about 3 minutes or until onion is clear. Stir in rice. Add chicken broth and tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper.


3. 3.
   BRING to a boil. Cover and simmer 20 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in bacon. Serve immediately.