Reviewed: Sep. 26, 2009

Thanks! Very easy and decent recipe. I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because I think it's a great base for experimenting with your own favorite ingredients, but as written is a a little too bland. (Probably a fantastic recipe for small children.) Per the suggestion of another reviewer, I added chili powder and cumin and it helped the flavor tremendously. ** I think this would be a great filling for lettuce wraps. (Napa lettuce leaf (hakusai), this as filling, and maybe some Korean spicy miso paste (gochujang)...mmm...)

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tygrlilly

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Reviewed: Jul. 7, 2009

This dish had a decent flavor--similar to meatloaf--but my husband and I didn't think that the flavor was worth the amount of time it took to prepare. This is not a difficult recipe by any means, but it is a little time consuming. It takes a while to make the rice tender. In fact, if I had to make this recipe again (which I never will) I would cook the rice according to the package directions before adding it to the mixture. I think that would decrease the overall cooking time. This recipe was also very messy. For those of you who are planning on making it, use a VERY deep frying pan or a wok--otherwise your ingredients will be on the range instead of in the pan. Here's some strong advice: Make meatloaf instead. You will achieve a similar flavor with less mess and you won't be standing by the oven all night.

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Reviewed: May 11, 2009

Pretty good but I added more garlic and other seasonings to make it more flavorful.

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livimommy

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Reviewed: Apr. 12, 2009

This was pretty good! I made a few alterations...1) didn't use ketchup or water (chicken broth instead), 2) used cream corn (as I didn't have the regular stuff), 3) didn't have bell pepper so used a can of diced tomatoes, 4) substituted ground beef with ground turkey, 5) used minced garlic instead of powder, and 6) added dried oregano & basil. This recipe really has lots of flexibility depending on what you have in the cupboard! Thanks!

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HARLEYHON444

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Reviewed: Apr. 10, 2009

I've had this recipe in my "recipe box" for a few years...we absolutely LOVE it!! To make it a bit more flavorful than the original recipe, I use a packet (about a cup) of yellow rice mix & season the beef with adobo seasoning-this makes a huge difference! Also make sure to use 1 1/2 cups of water to soften the rice. Enjoy!!

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Colleen

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Reviewed: Apr. 5, 2009

This tasted pretty good, but it didn't have a lot of "spanish rice" flavor to it. Might make again, but will add more spices.

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Koreagirl

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Home Town: Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 10, 2009

This was pretty good. I used brown rice and it took a little longer to cook... I also used a can of diced tomato and no ketchup. I liked it on tortilla chips. My husband ate it, but didn't comment on it one way or another. I will probably make it again, just not very often.

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shayziep

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Morgan, Utah, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 6, 2009

It was just okay. Next time I make it, I will add more spices.

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Reviewed: Mar. 2, 2009

With changes made it was good. Use one packet of taco seasoning and replace the tomato sauce for canned tomatoes with green chile.

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Kimindallas

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Home Town: Belmont, New Hampshire, USA

Living In: Dallas, North Carolina, USA

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Reviewed: Feb. 18, 2009

We have a picky family. My husband is Puerto Rican and nothing is ever spicy enough for him. My 8-year-old is really picky, everything is either too salty, too spicy, too creamy, too gross... My 3-year-old thinks ketchup, ranch dressing, and cheese are main course meals. Well, this recipe blew them all away. My husband was commenting on how good it was 5 hours after dinner, my 8-year-old packed some for school lunch today, and my 3-year-old ate everything on his plate without any threats at all. I made only a few changes: 1 tbsp minced garlic 1/2 green bell pepper 1/4 onion 1 can of sweet corn 1 can of stewed tomatoes (14 oz) 2.5 cups of water to 1 cup of rice (per other reviewers) I added to taste: ketchup Tapatio sauce chili powder ground cumin salt pepper I served with shredded Mexican cheese and Tostitos. Awesome recipe! I threw in a lot of spices, I hope I can duplicate the results again.

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NiKi G

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Home Town: San Jose, California, USA

Living In: Henderson, Nevada, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 16, 2009

A nice easy meal for one of those days when you don't feel like doing anything overly complicated! I added fresh chopped garlic, and used a can of spicy okra and tomato (had a little bit of corn in it too, but not much) instead of the corn. I also added some chili powder. I grated in some cheese at the end, since I love cheese and rice and enjoy how it makes it a little gooey! I could easily see this becoming a staple for me, though I think if I'd made it exactly as the recipe called I may have found it a little bland. That's entirely personal preference though... this is a nice dish!

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Meli

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Austin, Texas, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 12, 2009

This is absolutely THEEE BEST spanich rice I have ever eaten! We hosted Christmas this year @ our home and decided to do Mexican dishes (so tired of turkey,ham, and dressing @ this point). Well, this is one that my husband and I chose and it was devoured!!!! I followed the advice of a reviewer and used Mexican stewed tomatoes and still added about 3 seconds of squirt of ketchup for that extra tangy flavor and it was perfect. Will be making again soon. The kids loved it!!

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Reviewed: Dec. 12, 2008

This only gets 4 stars because I needed to add to it to prevent it from being bland. After reading other reviews, I added paprika, chilli powder, fresh garlic and substituted the tomato paste and ketchup with a jar of spaghetti sauce and a 14.5 oz tin of chopped tomatoes. It turned out great and was easy to make. Thanks for the base to work on!

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Lesley Maria

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Home Town: Durham, Durham, England, U.K.

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Reviewed: Dec. 6, 2008

We love this recipe because it's easy and filling. I usually make the rice separately though and stir it in at the end already cooked (I don't add more water at the end). And we sometimes use meatless spaghetti sauce in place of the tomato sauce and ketchup.

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Julie H

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Reviewed: Nov. 18, 2008

I thought this was good and so did the kids (7yo dd had 3 helpings!). Hubby said it was "ok". I left out the onion and peppers (family preference) and added minced garlic to the oil. I used canned tomato soup instead of the ketchup and tomato sauce. I also added a packet of taco seasoning. Served with corn bread! Yum! Thanks for the recipe.

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Teri

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Savannah, Georgia, USA

Living In: Evans, Georgia, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 9, 2008

I was skeptical about this recipe, but I followed it exactly and I am so glad that I did. It was great. A nice change. Like another reviewer said, don't expect it to be spicy, it is more sweet. I enjoyed it, and will make again. Thanks for the wonderfully different recipe.

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Renay

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Home Town: Yuma, Arizona, USA

Living In: Diamondhead, Mississippi, USA

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Reviewed: Sep. 1, 2008

Wow - this gets five points for both ease (less than 15 minutes prep time) and taste (every member of my family liked it - a near miracle). I doctored it a bit. To make it healthier I used brown rice instead of white, ground chicken instead of beef, and a 28 oz. can of stewed tomatoes instead of the tomato sauce and ketchup. To make it more flavorful I sauteed two cloves of garlic with the onion, and added 1 tsp. each of cumin and chili powder. To make it easier, I sauteed the onion, garlic and chicken and then dumped them and the rest of the ingredients into a crock pot on high for four hours. It was absolutely perfect, the brown rice was so tender and I didn't have to worry about stirring and burning. The way to go with this recipe!

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Living In: Jerusalem, Mehoz Yerushalayim, Israel

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Reviewed: Aug. 28, 2008

This turned out great. I skipped the ketchup and tomato sauce and used half v8 juice and half water with beef boullion. Also topped with cheddar cheese to serve. I'd like to try it in a crock pot as someone suggested. This is a quick and easy meal.

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sue

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Reviewed: May 16, 2008

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Ginna Kourafas

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Home Town: Savannah, Georgia, USA

Living In: Exeter, New Hampshire, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 13, 2008

This recipe is so good! Really warm and filling. I only changed it a little bit. I did not add the corn. I used a little more then half a can of tomato sauce and a full can of Rotel diced tomatoes with chilies, cilantro and lime juice. Unlike other reviewers I did not have to add more water, because of the juice from the tomatoes. I let it simmer for about an hour, and then topped it with finely shredded mozzarella cheese and La Victoria mild red taco sauce. It was delicious!

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