New Mexico Style Spanish Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups uncooked instant rice
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped onion
4 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (10 ounce) can of rotel chopped green chili peppers (or similar)

Preparation

In a heavy pot, fry rice, pepper and onions slowly in the vegetable oil, until golden brown.
Add water, garlic, tomato sauce and Rotel to the pot.
Over medium-low heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20-25 minutes.
Salt and pepper to taste.