SLOW-COOKER SPANISH RICE

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Here's an economical dish with authentic Tex-Mex taste. Even the little ones will go for this Spanish rice. -Sharon Tipton, Casselberry, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
2 medium onions, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 cups uncooked converted rice (not instant)
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder
Dash pepper
1-1/2 cups water
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook beef, onions, pepper and celery 7-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain and transfer meat mixture to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Add next eight ingredients., Cook, covered, on low until rice and vegetables are tender, 4-5 hours, stirring once. Top with olives and cheese before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 632mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

Savva Pelesok
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I added some extra cheese to the rice, and it was amazing!


Everond Reeves
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover rice and vegetables.


Firaol Gatnet
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I'm not a fan of cilantro, so I omitted it from the recipe.


Quincy Jones
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Johnanna Hartman
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I served this dish with a side of black beans and avocado.


Korina Irvine
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Jordan's Purdee
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I'm not a fan of spicy food, so I omitted the chili powder from the recipe.


Priest Hannans
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I doubled the recipe and it turned out perfectly.


Denis Lakeev
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice.


Muhammed Yasir
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I'm a vegetarian, so I omitted the chicken from the recipe. It was still delicious!


Sushant Singh
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This dish is perfect for potlucks and parties. It's always a hit!


Gracie Ortaliz
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I'm allergic to tomatoes, so I substituted tomato paste for the diced tomatoes. It worked out great!


Aylin Carrasco
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


HACK HE
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I added some extra vegetables to the rice, and it turned out great!


Haa Charles ebow
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my rice didn't come out as flavorful as I had hoped.


Timothy Ofili
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The rice was a little mushy for my taste, but the flavor was still good.


Leanne Doyle
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Kabiito Alafat Uganda
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I love how easy this recipe is. I just threw all the ingredients in the slow cooker and let it do its thing.


javedmasi228 javedmasi228
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I'm not a huge fan of Spanish rice, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so flavorful and delicious.


Muhammad Islam Tarar
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This Spanish rice was a hit with my family! It was so easy to make in the slow cooker, and the flavors were incredible.