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Spanish Rice

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

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

Ingredients

  • 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)

Instructions

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  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

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

% 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.