Spanish Rice

Paula A. Tomey-Allen

1 lb Lean Ground Beef, Chuck or Turkey
2 T. Canola Oil
2 C. Kraft  Instant Minute Rice
I Can (14.5 oz.) Hunt's Diced Tomatoes
2 C. Hot Water
1 tsp. Tone's Parsley Flakes
1 tsp. Tone's Minced Onion
1 tsp. Kirkland Signature Jar Minced Garlic

2 tsp. Knorr Instant Beef or Chicken Bouillon Powder


Brown meat in deep pan. Drain grease off meat and then rinse with hot water. Set aside in strainer.


Heat oil in same pan and stir in rice. Coat well with oil and stir until lightly browned.


Add all remaining ingredients including cooked meat.


Mix well. Cover and bring to boil. Turn off and let set on burner for about ten minutes or until liquid absorbed. Lightly stir after tender.


Great with garlic toast.


Optional:
Add 1 T. Chopped Green Pepper
Add 1 small can (8 oz.) of Tomato Sauce

Recipe: Spaghetti Sauce

Paula A. Tomey-Allen

2 Lb. Ground Beef or Turkey

4 Stalks Celery, chopped

2 T. Onion Flakes (or ¼ C. chopped fresh)

2 tsp. Parsley Flakes

1 T. Italian Seasoning

2 T. Garlic , from jar

2 Lg. Cans Tomato Sauce

1 Sm. Can Tomato Paste

1 Lg. Can Diced Tomatoes

1 Sm. Can Mushroom Pieces, chopped

1 tsp. sugar

1 C. Hot Water

Spaghetti Noodles or Other Pasta

Brown meat, celery and onions in deep pan and drain grease. Add other ingredients except for pasta. Transfer to crock pot and simmer on low for four to six hours. Stir occasionally if you are home.

Serve with pasta of your choice and top with Parmesan cheese.

Recipe: Almost Homemade Tomato Soup

Paula A. Tomey-Allen

1 - 10 1/2 oz Can Campbell’s Tomato Soup
1 - 14 1/2 oz Can Diced Tomatoes
1 - Soup Can of Evaporated Milk
1 T Onion Flakes
1 T Parsley Flakes
1 T Celery Flakes
1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp Salt
Dash Pepper

Cover and tilt lid and simmer on low for about 10-15 minutes, stirring often to prevent sticking. Watch carefully for boil overs. Great with grilled cheese sandwiches.

Note: I prefer Campbell’s Tomato Soup because of its’ rich, red color and flavor.