Spanish Rice

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 slices bacon, minced
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup canned tomato, chopped and drained
• 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika or smoked spanish paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F In a 10" ovenproof skillet, or stove-top safe casserole dish and cook the vegetable oil, bacon, onion, bell pepper, and garlic clove over medium heat, stirring, until onions are golden. This should take about 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Add the rice and stir until well-coated.

3. 3

   Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Stir once, cover, and transfer to the oven. Bake until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 25 minutes. Uncover and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.