Spanish Rice with Ham

Ingredienti

• 1 ham steak
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion
• 1 green bell pepper
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups extra long-grain rice
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 28-oz can petite diced tomatoes
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 3 cups water

Preparazione

1. 1

   Cut ham steak into 1/2-inch cubes then cook with olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 3 minutes or until browned. 1 ham steak, 3 Tbsp oil

2. 2

   While ham is browning, dice/mince onion, bell pepper and garlic. 1 onion, 1 bell pepper, 3 garlic cloves

3. 3

   Once browned, remove ham from skillet using a slotted spoon. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic to pan then sauté 2 minutes.

4. 4

   While veggies are cooking, measure out your spices. 2 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper, 1/2 tsp each oregano & thyme, 1/4 tsp red pepper,

5. 5

   Add rice, butter, diced tomatoes (with juice), cooked ham and remaining ingredients, stir then bring to a boil over high heat. Taste for seasoning then add more if you'd like. 2 c. rice, 2 Tbsp butter, 1 can tomatoes, ham, spices, 3 c. water

6. 6

   Once boiling, reduce heat to low (or wherever your stove gets you a gentle simmer) then cook, covered 20 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir with a fork occasionally the first 15 minutes of cooking then let the rice cook undisturbed the last 5 minutes.