Recipe: Easy Spanish Rice (with or without meat)

EASY SPANISH RICE

1 cup uncooked regular rice
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 1/2 cups water
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
1 small green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Cook rice and onion in oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is golden brown and onion is tender.

Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender.

VARIATION:
Turn this great side dish into an easy main dish by adding one pound of ground beef, sausage or turkey, cooked and crumbled.

Servings: 6, about 1/2 cup each
Source: Kraft Foods