Texas Style Mexican Rice #foodbloggers4tx

Texas has always been special to me. That's where I remember our first family vacations, sitting on the beach, sand in my toes, friends that lived in houses on stilts, family that lived in the massive cities. I can remember walking the River Walk in San Antonio, and falling in love with the smell of corn tortillas.  Later in life, my grandparents spent many many years being snowbirds in Mission, Texas. 

With my love of Texas, I was excited when Carlee shared about this great group of bloggers coming together to show our support for those affected by Hurricane Harvey.  How are we doing that?  We are sharing tons of delicious Texas style recipes, so scroll down and check them all out!  Also, we have some reputable charities for your consideration, if you feel inclined to donate.

For this occasion, I was talking to my mom, and she knew the recipe I needed. She said it was in the cookbook Gram and her Mission neighbors put together.  I've never seen this cookbook before or heard of this cookbook before! I will be reading through this very carefully and see what other little gems I've been missing out on!

(Just for fun, a couple family photo's taken in San Antonio back in the 70's!)

Gram's Texas Style Mexican Rice was a delight. It comes together so fast, and easy. I spent more time chopping the onion and pepper, than I did anything else. I was worried that my husband wouldn't like the little bit of heat with the chiles, but he liked it! I think we are making progress :) 

For your consideration, here are some reputable charities:

Houston Food Bank

Salvation Army - Houston

Samaritan’s Purse

American Red Cross

Houston Humane Society

Texas Style Mexican Rice

1/4 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped
3 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup long grain rice (uncooked)
1/2 cup tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoon canned diced chiles
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon tumeric
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon cilantro, chopped
2 cup chicken broth
Cilantro for garnish, optional

In large pan, saute onion and green bell pepper over medium heat for 4-5 minutes.  Add rice, stirring to coat rice. Stir often until rice turns opaque.  Add tomatoes, chiles, and spices. Stir until all are mixed through.  Add chicken broth, and bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered for about 20 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat. Let set for 5 minutes before serving.

Enjoy!

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