This easy Spanish Rice recipe has been a mainstay in my family for as long as I can remember. It's a really quick recipe which makes it perfect to make on a weeknight and is great for back-to-school. Delicious tomato sauce combines so well with ground beef and rice- the whole family will love this homemade, healthy meal!
Crushed red pepper for sprinklingif you're feeling spicy!
Instructions
In a saute pan, cook the beef over medium heat until fully browned. Drain well.
Mix the marinara sauce in with the beef and simmer for 10 minutes.
While the beef and sauce simmer, cook your rice.
Once the rice is cooked, mix it into the sauce and beef mixture. You want it to have a nice, wet texture without being soupy.
Sprinkle with Romano cheese and crushed red pepper and enjoy!
Notes
Some people feel that the rice sucks up all of the sauce. If this is a concern for you, you can always serve the rice on the side and add it to the sauce and beef mixture when serving.
This reheats and freezes very well.