Betty Crocker 1950s Spanish Rice
Transport your taste buds back to the 1950s with this classic Betty Crocker Spanish Rice recipe—a nostalgic nod to hearty, home-cooked meals. This vibrant dish combines smoky crumbled bacon, tender long-grain rice, and a medley of sautéed onion and green bell pepper, all simmered in a flavorful tomato base infused with a hint of chili powder. Perfectly seasoned and finished with fresh parsley, this one-pan wonder is a savory side dish or satisfying stand-alone meal. Easy to prepare in just 40 minutes, it’s a timeless recipe that embodies vintage comfort food at its best. Perfect for weeknight dinners or retro-themed gatherings!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 slices Bacon
- 1 medium, finely chopped Onion
- 1 medium, finely chopped Green bell pepper
- 1 cup Uncooked long-grain rice
- 14.5 ounces Canned diced tomatoes
- 1.5 cups Tomato juice
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Chili powder
- 2 tablespoons, chopped Fresh parsley
Instructions
In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and crumble it into small pieces. Set aside.
In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and green bell pepper. Sauté in the bacon drippings until softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the uncooked rice, and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the rice begins to lightly toast.
Add the canned diced tomatoes (with their liquid), tomato juice, salt, and chili powder to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Once the rice is cooked, stir in the crumbled bacon and chopped parsley.
Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed. Serve warm as a side dish or light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
317 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.4 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 32 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 1531 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.2 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.2 g | ||
| Protein | 17.3 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 99 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1535 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
