Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb of mild breakfast sausage (or spicier if you wish more bite)
  • 1/2 lb bacon
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 teaspoons fresh crushed garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 ounces tomato paste
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked rice

Method

  • Cook sausage and crumble in small pieces and set aside.
  • Cook bacon until crisp, drain then crumble into small pieces and add to the sausage.
  • Saute the onion and garlic in the bacon drippings until golden, drain on paper towels, then add to meat mixture.
  • In a large saucepan bring the water and tomato paste to a boil.
  • Add the rice, cover and cook over medium-low heat for 20 minutes.
  • Add meat mixture to rice mixing well and serve while still hot.
  • You can double or triple this recipe easily then freeze the leftovers in ziplock freezer bags for quick sides to Mexican meals.