Spanish Rice

​1 pound ground beef
½ cup finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons chili powder
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon oregano
salt and pepper
1 ½ cups long-grain white rice
1 can (14 ounces) beef broth
1 ½ cups water
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
shredded cheddar cheese
 
1. In a large, deep covered skillet, brown ground beef over medium. Drain, then add onion. Cook, stirring, until onion is softened (do not allow to brown). Add garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and salt and pepper to taste and stir to coat meat. Stir in rice and cook for 3-4 minutes; add broth, water and tomato sauce, then increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil.

2.  Stir well, cover loosely, and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender, about 15-20 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese before serving.
 
Revised November 2017