Ingredients

  • 2 slices bacon, cut into 1/4 inch bits
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 pasilla chili, seeded, devained, chopped
  • 1 cup white basmati rice, uncooked, washed and drained
  • 2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans beef consomme
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seed
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Method

  • Heat a large frying pan, cast iron works best, over med-high heat.
  • Fry the bacon till crisp.
  • remove, drain on paper towel.
  • Saute (stir fry) onions and chilies in the drippings till onions are lightly browned.
  • Add last four ingredients, mix well.
  • Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, simmer 20 minutes.
  • NO PEEKING !
  • ( If you lift the lid, heat escapes and that throws the timing all off.
  • ).
  • Remove from heat, let it rest, covered, for 10 minutes.
  • Fluff with a fork.
  • Serve topped with the crisp bacon.