Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 slices bacon, minced
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup canned tomato, chopped and drained
  • 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika or 1/2 teaspoon smoked spanish paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F In a 10" ovenproof skillet, or stove-top safe casserole dish and cook the vegetable oil, bacon, onion, bell pepper, and garlic clove over medium heat, stirring, until onions are golden. This should take about 5 minutes.
  • Add the rice and stir until well-coated.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
  • Stir once, cover, and transfer to the oven. Bake until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 25 minutes. Uncover and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.