Kossman Mexican Rice - rice

Method

• wash rice dry thoughly with a cloth.
• ( i skipped this step and used brown rice ).
• fry bacon strips until limp, not crisp.
• i used cast iron skillet cause then you can just put in oven .
• remove bacon from pan.
• brown the rice and minced onion in the bacon fat.
• stir constantly to prevent burning.
• add chili powder.
• when brown add tomatoes and seasonings.
• (darlenes canned tomatoes had alot of juice for this dish ,if using canned store bought just fill can with water after dumping in tomatoes).
• let simmer until rice swells up.
• one pint of drained corn may be added at this time if desired.
• (i used 1/2 cup ,it was plenty ).
• pour into greased baking dish and bake 40 minutes in 350 degree oven.
• place the bacon strips over dish about 10 minutes before removing from oven.