Texan Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. white rice
1/3 c. cooking oil
1 small can tomato sauce
1 can Ro-Tel tomatoes and green chilies
1 onion, chopped
1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
2 tsp. salt
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeds removed and chopped fine

Preparation

Heat oil in large skillet.
Add rice and chili powder; stir until rice is clear.
Add onion and garlic; cook until they turn clear.
Turn burner to medium heat.
Add tomato sauce and 1 can water; stir.
Drain tomatoes and chilies.
Add to rice mixture. Add jalapeno and all spices; stir in real good.
Reduce heat to a simmer.
Add water occasionally.
Do not let sauce dry out. Simmer 25 to 35 minutes or until rice is soft.
Let set 10 minutes.