Easy Slow Cooker Spanish Rice

Rice Side Dish - Side Dish

I'm constantly asked to make this tasty dish and why not? It is a hearty meal in itself, perfect for game day or when you don't want to spend all day in the kitchen. I will usually serve it with cheesy homemade garlic bread.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 3hrs5 mins

Total: 3hrs15 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Easy Slow Cooker Spanish Rice

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef

1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes

2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce

2 green bell peppers

chopped

1 cup water

2 yellow onions

chopped

1 cup converted raw rice

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

2 tablespoons chili powder

½ teaspoon hot sauce

or to taste

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

or to taste

Arroz Verde (Green Rice with Cilantro)

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until lightly browned and crumbly 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard fat.

Step 2

Transfer beef to a slow cooker. Add tomatoes tomato sauce green bell peppers water onions rice Worcestershire sauce chili powder and hot sauce. Cook on High until rice is tender about 3 hours. Serve in bowls and top with Cheddar cheese.

Nutritional Information

Easy Slow Cooker Spanish Rice

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 403.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 26.6g 53%

Carbohydrates: 31.5g 10%

Dietary Fiber: 3.7g 15%

Sugars: 7.1g

Fat: 19.1g 30%

Saturated Fat: 8.5g 43%

Cholesterol: 85.8mg 29%

Vitamin A Iu: 1154.3IU 23%

Niacin Equivalents: 12mg 93%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 37%

Vitamin C: 41mg 68%

Folate: 87.5mcg 22%

Calcium: 174.7mg 18%

Iron: 5.2mg 29%

Magnesium: 54.9mg 20%

Potassium: 804.7mg 23%

Sodium: 660.1mg 26%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 28%

Calories From Fat: 172.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.