Zesty Spanish Beef & Rice (Rice a Roni Style)
Ingredients
- 1 cup Regular White Basmati Rice
- 1/2 cup Vermicelli, Fideo, or 1 inch broken spaghetti noodles
- 1/4 cup Thrive Life Freeze-Dried Onions (or 1/8 cup dehydrated chopped onions)
- 1/4 cup Thrive Life Freeze-Dried Green Bell Peppers (broken into small pieces)
- 1/2 cup Thrive Life Freeze-Dried Diced Tomatoes
- 3 tablespoon Thrive Life Tomato Powder
- 1 tablespoon Thrive Life Chicken Bouillon (low-sodium version if available)
- 1/2 teaspoon Paprika (for color)
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Cumin (optional for added flavor)
- 1/4 teaspoon Oregano (optional for added flavor)
- 1 tablespoon Thrive Life Powdered Butter
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups Thrive Life Seasoned Ground Beef (freeze-dried)
- 1/8 cup Thrive Life Green Chili Peppers
Directions
- In a large skillet, add the contents of the jar (White Basmati Rice, Noodles, Onions, Ground Beef, Green Bell Peppers, Diced Tomatoes, Tomato Powder, Chicken Bouillon, Paprika, Garlic Powder, Cumin, Oregano, and Powdered Butter).
- Add 2 cups of water to the skillet and stir well to combine all the ingredients.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- Once it starts boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for about 10-12 minutes, or until the rice and vermicelli are tender and fully rehydrated, stirring occasionally.
- Optional: Adjust the seasoning to taste, adding more salt, pepper, or spices if desired.
- Serve the zesty Spanish Beef and Rice hot and enjoy this delicious and hearty meal made with wholesome ingredients!
With the adjustment to using freeze-dried Thrive Life Seasoned Ground Beef, this zesty Spanish Beef and Rice Meal in a Jar offers a flavorful and satisfying dish that’s even more convenient to prepare. Enjoy the rich flavors and goodness of this homemade Spanish Beef and Rice, without the need for additives and preservatives. It’s a perfect meal for a family dinner or to be enjoyed as leftovers for lunch!