Traditional Family Taco Night!

Taco night is a family ritual of ours (we even hand fry our own shells!). My dad is from Arizona and my mom is from Texas, so spicy food is what we love! Here is a simple recipe for Spanish rice. I hope you enjoy!

Spanish Rice

  • 1c long grain uncooked rice
  • 1 onion, sm dice
  • 1/2 bell pepper, sm dice
  • 1/2 poblano pepper, sm dice
  • 1 jalapeno, sm dice
  • 2 tomatoes, sm dice
  • 2 c water
  • 2 t chili powder
  • 1 t cayenne 
  • 2 t salt
  1. Heat 2 T olive oil and saute the rice, onion, and peppers until just about done. 
  2. Stir in the water, tomatoes, and spices. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

Yep. It’s that simple.