Spanish Rice & Taco Meat / Mexican Style Shredded Pork

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Spanish Rice

Ingredients:

• 2 cups rice

• 4 cups water or chicken broth

• 1 green bell pepper, deseeded and chopped

• 3 green onions, finely diced

• 2 Roma tomatoes, diced

• 1/3 cup Mexican Style Seasoning Mix

• 2 tbsp olive oil or butter

• 1 tsp salt (optional)

• Optional: 1/3 cup Arizona Spice Company SW Seasoning Mix for extra flavor

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

2. Add bell pepper and onions; sauté 5 minutes.

3. Stir in rice and heat through.

4. Add water or broth, tomatoes, seasoning mix, and optional SW Seasoning. Stir well.

5. Cover, bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until rice is tender (~20 minutes).

6. Fluff with a fork before serving.

Tips:

• Pairs perfectly with Mexican-style pork roast or taco meat.

• Can substitute minute rice, basmati, or brown rice (adjust cooking time/liquid).

Refried Beans

• Use canned or home-cooked pinto beans.

• Add 1/4 cup water, mash well, then stir in:

  • 3/4 cup Arizona Red Sauce

  • 1/3 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese

• Microwave in a covered container ~3 minutes on high, stir, and serve.

Taco Meat

Ingredients:

• 1 lb lean ground beef (or ground chicken/turkey with added 1/4 cup water or 1–2 tbsp olive oil)

• 1/3 cup Mexican Style Seasoning

• 4 green onions, diced

• 1 diced jalapeño (deseeded)

• 1/4 cup water

Instructions:

1. Cook meat in a skillet, breaking it apart with a fork or potato masher. Drain excess fat.

2. Stir in seasoning, onions, jalapeño, and water; cook 5 more minutes.

3. Serve with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, shredded cheese, black olives, and your choice of all-natural salsas or Roasted Green Chile products.

4. Serve with refried beans and Spanish rice.

Serving Tip:

• Use corn tortillas for tacos or flour tortillas for burritos. Add beans to burritos for extra flavor.

Mexican Style Shredded Pork Roast

Ingredients:

• 1 (3–4 lb) pork loin roast

• 1/2 cup Mexican Style Seasoning Mix

• 1/2 cup Roasted Green Chili & Garlic Salsa

• 2 tbsp olive oil or butter

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 250°F. Wash and pat dry pork roast. Sprinkle half of the seasoning on all sides.

2. Heat oil or butter in an oven-safe pot over medium-high heat. Brown the pork on all sides.

3. Turn off heat, sprinkle remaining seasoning over the roast, and pour salsa on top. Cover and place in oven.

4. Roast 3–3.5 hours or until internal temp reaches 160–170°F.

5. Let rest covered for 10 minutes. Shred with a fork and knife, return to pot, and mix with juices. Adjust seasoning to taste.

6. Serve with warm tortillas, Spanish rice, and refried beans. Garnish with shredded lettuce, tomato, black olives, and shredded cheese.

Tip: This pork is perfect for tacos, burritos, or a hearty plate meal.

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