Mel's Mexican Rice Anb Tuna (Arroz Con Atun)

* Exported from MasterCook *

Mel's Mexican Rice Anb Tuna (Arroz Con Atun)

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Main Dish Seafood
Mexican

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/3 Cup Corn oil
2 Cups Uncooked rice -- not instant
converted
6 Yellow peppers -- *
1 Large onion
3 Garlic cloves -- crushed/diced
1 Large red tomato -- diced
1 Large red tomato -- **
4 Cups Chicken broth
1 Bay leaf
1 Teaspoon Oregano
Crushed black pepper -- to taste
1 Large can tuna in spring -- water; drained
1/2 Cup Olives -- chopped

* Long narrow yellow peppers such as guero, x-ca-tic, or hot hungarian wax.
** Blended, in a blender, with 1 cup of the chicken broth. In a large
skillet or saucepan, heat the oil, and add the garlic. When it turns a
golden color, add the rice, and stir well until the rice also turns a
golden color. Add the onion and the peppers (remove stems) and saute an
additional 3 minutes. Add the blended tomato. When the mixture comes to a
boil, add the remaining chicken broth. Then add all other ingredients.
After the mixture comes to a boil, mix one more time, cover, and lower to a
simmer. When all liquid is absorbed, remove bay leaf and serve.

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