Spanish Rice

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4.7

69 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    8 servings (or 6 larger servings)

  • Calories

    333 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Spanish Rice

Easy, quick and full of flavor, this Spanish Rice is sure to become part of your weeknight meal rotation!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 yellow or orange bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 1 14 ounce can petite diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • best homemade chili powder (highly recommended)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 cups rice
  • 1 46 ounce bottle V8 100% Vegetable Juice (about 5 1/2 cups)
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Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef in a stock pot until most of the pink is gone.  Add the onions and cook for 2-3 minutes.  Add the bell peppers and cook for another 3-4 minutes.  Stir in the spices and the rice.  
  2. Add the V8 juice and tomatoes and bring to a boil.  Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 333kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 40mg (13%) Sodium 628mg (26%) Potassium 325mg (9%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 1185IU (24%) Vitamin C 51mg (57%) Calcium 30mg (3%) Iron 1.9mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings (or 6 larger servings)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 333 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 333kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 40mg 13%
Sodium 628mg 26%
Potassium 325mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 1185IU 24%
Vitamin C 51mg 57%
Calcium 30mg 3%
Iron 1.9mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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