Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant streets of Spain with our authentic Spanish rice with bacon recipe. This delectable dish, known as "Arroz con Tocino" in Spanish, is a harmonious blend of savory flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. The aromatic blend of spices, the smoky bacon, and the perfectly cooked rice come together to create a delightful symphony of flavors that will make you crave more.
This recipe collection offers a variety of options to suit your preferences. Whether you prefer a classic Spanish rice with bacon, a vegetarian version with bell peppers and corn, or a zesty Mexican rice with a kick of chili, we have you covered. Each recipe is carefully crafted to deliver a unique taste experience, ensuring that you find the perfect Spanish rice recipe to satisfy your cravings.
SOUTHERN-STYLE SPANISH RICE WITH BACON
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- In a large skillet, fry bacon until cooked, but not crisp, over medium heat. Remove from skillet, drain on paper towels, and dice and set aside.
- Pour the bacon fat into a measuring cup; if there is less than 1/4 cup add enough butter to make 1/4 cup of fat. (Add a teaspoon of butter at a time, stirring-the hot bacon fat will melt the butter.)
- Pour the melted fat back into the skillet, and add the onion and rice. Sauté over medium heat, stirring constantly, until rice is lightly browned and onion is tender.
- Remove from heat; stir in diced bacon, tomatoes with juice, water, salt, pepper, and chili powder. Return to the heat, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is almost all absorbed-about 20 minutes.
- Add cheese, lower the heat and stir until cheese is melted.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 kcal, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 44 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 277 mg, Fat 16 g, ServingSize 4 portions (4 servings), UnsaturatedFat 6 g
SPANISH RICE WITH GROUND BEEF
Growing up, my mom made a version of Spanish rice with ground beef that was hearty enough that it stood on its own as a main dish. During a visit a few years ago, after missing her cooking desperately, I watched her prepare it and jotted down the recipe. (Don't worry, I checked with my mom and she's totally on board with sharing with you!) Serve on a bed of fresh spinach with a side of refried beans. Garnish with fresh diced tomatoes, green onions, cheese, avocado slices, and crushed chile flakes.
Provided by jubilation
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in water, rice, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, chili powder, and garlic salt. Cook over high heat until boiling, about 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer until rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.1 calories, Carbohydrate 46.8 g, Cholesterol 49.6 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 19.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 1463.2 mg, Sugar 5.8 g
HAMBURGER SPANISH RICE WITH BACON
This meaty Spanish rice has lots of flavor. Every time I make this dish, it reminds me of my childhood days when I was in grade school, and the delicious Hamburger Spanish Rice which was served for lunch. Prep time includes cooking the bacon, hamburger, and vegetables.
Provided by Cindi M Bauer
Categories Other Main Dishes
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. In a 12-inch skillet, cook bacon slices until crisp; drain on paper towel and set aside.
- 2. In the same skillet, along with the bacon grease, brown the hamburger and cook the vegetables; then drain off any excess grease in a colander.
- 3. Return cooked beef and vegetables to the skillet, then add the remaining ingredients.
- 4. Crumble the cooked bacon; add to the skillet, and stir.
- 5. Bring ingredients in skillet to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, and stirring occasionally.
- 6. *Note: You can substitute stewed tomatoes for the regular canned tomatoes.
BACON SPANISH RICE
I orginally found this in a very old Better Homes and Garden cookbook. It's been my family's favorite for years . . . try it and you'll see why! Use hotter chilis to achieve more spice. The brown sugar can be deleted for less sweetness. The Chili Sauce I use in the US, is a slightly sweet (not hot) sauce, believe it's made by Heinz (small fat jar). I have substituted pureed tomatos here in Mexico and it works great!
Provided by Galley Wench
Categories Rice
Time 1h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Fry the bacon until crisp.
- Remove bacon and crumble.
- Save 1/2 of bacon fat.
- Saute onion and pepper (in 1/2 of the fat from the bacon) until tender. Add rest of ingredients.
- Stir, cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
- Add crumbled bacon before serving.
SPANISH RICE WITH BACON
Another wonderful recipe from Quick Cooking magazine and a perfect side dish for steak or a Mexican meal.
Provided by Swan Valley Tammi
Categories Long Grain Rice
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove and drain on paper towel.
- Add oil to the drippings and saute onion for 3 minutes. Add rice and fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Sprinkle with bacon and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.4, Fat 13, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 15.4, Sodium 396.3, Carbohydrate 30.6, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 3.1, Protein 5.8
SPANISH RICE ORIGINAL
A great recipe that is similar to the recipe from the homeland! Can be made as a main dish as well.
Provided by DEED330
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes Spanish Rice Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring chicken broth and tomato sauce to a boil in a small saucepan, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and maintain a simmer while preparing the remaining ingredients.
- Meanwhile, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving bacon grease in the skillet. Chop bacon.
- Cook and stir onion in reserved bacon grease over medium heat until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in rice; cook and stir until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour boiling chicken broth and tomato sauce into rice mixture; add diced tomatoes, green peppers, and chopped bacon. Season with chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 30 to 40 minutes. Stir black olives and corn into rice mixture before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.7 calories, Carbohydrate 45.7 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 1195.5 mg, Sugar 6.7 g
SPANISH RICE WITH BACON
In Siloam Springs, Arkansas, David Bias adds bacon to this zippy rice dish for a flavorful change of pace. "Being big fans of Mexican food, my family loves this recipe," he shares.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels. Add oil to the drippings; saute onion for 3 minutes. Add rice; stir until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until rice is tender. Sprinkle with bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 514mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BASIC SPANISH RICE
Add something tasty to your family's Spanish dinner! Enjoy this spicy rice that's stir in tomato sauce - a wonderful meal.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes. Cook onion and uncooked rice in the oil about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until rice is golden brown.
- Remove skillet from heat. Stir in bell pepper, water, salt, chili powder, garlic powder and tomato sauce. Heat to boiling over high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender and tomato sauce is absorbed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 265, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 930 mg
ROTEL SPANISH RICE
Family Spanish rice recipe with Rotel and bacon. Don't leave out the bacon fat and butter, it adds a lot of the flavor to the dish. Use Hot Rotel if you like it really spicy.
Provided by Denise
Categories Long Grain Rice
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Fry bacon in skillet until browned.
- Remove from skillet, crumble, and set aside.
- Do not remove bacon grease from skillet!
- Melt butter in skillet and add onion, pepper and garlic.
- Saute until onions are translucent.
- Add the Rotel, green chiles and chicken broth and simmer approximately 5-10 minutes.
- Add the rice, cover and simmer approximately 20 minutes.
- Crumble bacon on top and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.3, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 13.1, Sodium 582.3, Carbohydrate 64.3, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 13, Protein 10.9
BETTY CROCKER 1950S SPANISH RICE
Make and share this Betty Crocker 1950s Spanish Rice recipe from Food.com.
Provided by carrie sheridan
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 55m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a skillet, fry the bacon until it is crisp; remove from skillet and drain off most of the fat.
- Add onion and green pepper to bacon fat and cook over medium heat until the onion is yellowed.
- Add remaining ingredients and cook uncovered over low heat for abou 15 minutes, or until hot.
- NOTE: you can heat the oven to 400 degrees and combine the cooked bacon, onion and pepper with the rice and tomatoes, salt and pepper, in a baking dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
- ALSO, you can substitute jarred or packaged cooked bacon bits, genuine or soy-imitation.
AUTHENTIC SPANISH RICE
For a great side for any main dish, try this great authentic spanish rice. The bacon drippings add another layer of flavor and make the rice delectable.-Maria Goclan, Katy, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a skillet, heat bacon drippings on medium-high. Add rice; cook and stir until rice is golden brown. Add onion and garlic; stir and cook 3 additional minutes. Add all remaining ingredients. Cook, uncovered, on medium heat for 20 minutes, stirring only once after 10 minutes. Check rice for doneness by tasting a few top grains. If rice is firm, add a little water; cover and cook 5 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 219mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
HAMBURGER SPANISH RICE WITH BACON
This meaty Spanish rice has lots of flavor. Every time I make this dish, it reminds me of my childhood days when I was in grade school, and the delicious hamburger Spanish rice which was served for lunch. Prep time includes cooking the bacon, hamburger, and vegetables.
Provided by Cindi M Bauer
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 5-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a 12-inch skillet, cook bacon slices until crisp; drain on paper towel and set aside.
- In the same skillet, along with the bacon grease, brown the hamburger and cook the vegetables; then drain in a colander.
- Return cooked beef and vegetables to the skillet, then add the remaining ingredients.
- Crumble bacon slices, and add to the skillet, and stir.
- Bring ingredients in skillet to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Note: You can substitute stewed tomatoes for the regular canned tomatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.4, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 67.4, Sodium 957.7, Carbohydrate 33.5, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 9.6, Protein 23.2
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Opt for long-grain rice, such as basmati or jasmine, for a fluffy texture. Use flavorful bacon, such as smoked or applewood-smoked.
- Cook the bacon until crispy: This will infuse the rice with a delicious smoky flavor.
- Sauté the aromatics: Sautéing onions, garlic, and bell peppers in olive oil enhances their flavor and adds depth to the dish.
- Use flavorful broth: Use chicken or vegetable broth instead of water for a richer taste. You can also add a bouillon cube or a spoonful of bouillon granules for extra flavor.
- Simmer the rice: Simmering the rice in the broth mixture allows the flavors to meld and the rice to absorb the liquid.
- Fluff the rice before serving: This helps separate the grains and makes the rice light and fluffy.
Conclusion:
This Spanish rice with bacon is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With its bold flavors and simple ingredients, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Enjoy!
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