Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter (unsalted)
  • 1 small onion (diced)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 ½ cups long grain white rice (rinsed)
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 6 ounce tomato sauce
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)

Instruction

  • Melt Butter: In a large skillet or saucepan heat the olive oil and melt the butter over medium-high heat.
  • Cook Rice: Add the onion and garlic to the saucepan and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the onion begins to soften. Add the rice and saute for 3 to 4 minutes until the rice begins to brown a bit. Next, add the tomato paste and stir well.
  • Add Final Ingredients: Add the tomato sauce, water, chili powder, salt and stir. Bring the rice to a boil, lower the heat to simmer and cook covered for 20 minutes or until all the water has evaporated and the rice is fully cooked through.
  • Finish & Serve: Turn off the heat and fluff the rice a bit with a fork. Let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.