Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 onion, chopped fine

1 garlic clove, minced

2 cups of medium or long-grain white rice

3 cups* beef stock

1 cup of diced fresh or cooked tomatoes, strained

Pinch of oregano

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon chili powder (optional)

Preparation

In a large skillet brown rice in olive oil, medium/high heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook onion rice mixture, stirring frequently, about 4 minutes, or until onions are softened.

2 In a separate sauce pan bring stock to a simmer. Add tomato sauce, oregano,chili powder and salt. Add rice to broth. Bring to a simmer. Cover. Lower heat and cook 15-25 minutes, depending on the type of rice and the instructions on the rice package. Turn off heat and let sit for 5 minutes.

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