Texas Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 medium yellow onion, peeled and chopped
1 1/2 c. uncooked rice
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 c. tomato sauce
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 c. tomato juice
1 1/2 c. water
1 1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

Melt the butter in a heavy 3-quart saucepan over moderate heat.
Add the onion, and cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes, or until soft.
Stir in the rice, green pepper, chili powder, oregano, tomato juice and tomato sauce; then add the water and salt.
Stir once; cover and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
Makes 6 servings.