Tamale Rice

My mom made this one night and we were hooked. Now we eat this all the time! Garnish with sharp Cheddar cheese and sliced green onions if desired.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 588 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 (16 ounce) cans beef tamales
• 3 dried bay leaves
• 3 cups parboiled long grain rice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place tamales in a large pot; mash with a potato masher. Add beef broth, water, chili powder, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Stir in rice. Reduce heat to low; cook until rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Cover and let stand for about 5 minutes.