Tomato Pilaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. Florida tomatoes
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1/2 tsp. garlic cloves, crushed
1 1/2 tsp. oregano leaves, crushed
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
1 1/2 c. beef broth
1 c. uncooked long grain rice
1/4 tsp. sugar

Preparation

Use tomatoes held at room temperature until fully ripe.
Core and chop tomatoes (about 4 cups); set aside.
In a large saucepan, beat oil until hot.
Add garlic; cook until golden, about 1 minute.
Add reserved tomatoes, oregano, salt and pepper.
Cook, uncovered, until tomatoes are slightly softened, about 4 minutes. Add broth; bring to a boil.
Stir in rice and sugar.
Simmer, covered, until rice is tender, 15 to 18 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Reheat with additional beef broth, if needed.