Spicy Spanish Rice Bake

Make this as spicy as you like by adjusting the amount of jalapeno peppers and chili flakes, a small can of drained and rinsed black beans is also a great addition to add in, and 1/2 to 3/4 pound browned ground beef may also be added in, brown the beef in the Dutch oven remove with a slotted spoon to a plate and drain fat, continue with recipe as stated adding in the ground beef back to the pot along with the tomatoes and other ingredients…

The cheese may be omitted if desired and bake for 40 minutes or until rice is tender

To make this vegetarian use water in place of the chicken broth

Servings 4-6

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons oil (can use a little more)

1 small onion, chopped

1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped

3 large garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon crushed chili flakes

1/2 to 1 package taco seasoning mix (such as Old El Paso taco seasoning mix, or 2-4 teaspoons ground cumin)

1 cup uncooked long grain white rice

2 (10-ounce) cans Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained (do not drain the juice)

1 cup chicken broth

1 (2-1/4 ounce) can sliced black olives

salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste

1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions:————————————–

Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium high heat (if you don’t have a Dutch oven you can start this in a large skillet then transfer to a 2-quart casserole dish with a lid).

Add in onion and jalapeno pepper; saute for about 3 minutes.

Add in garlic and chili flakes; cook stirring for about 1 minute.

Add in rice; stir for 2 minutes.

Add in all remaining ingredients (except the shredded cheese) stir then cover and bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven for 40 minutes.

Remove from oven and stir in the cheese; return to oven uncovered for 10-15 minutes more or until the rice is tender and all liquid is absorbed.

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