MomsMenu.com Recipe Finder Tomato Rice

1/4 cup olive oil
2 Tbs butter or bacon drippings
1 large yellow onion, peeled and chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
2 to 3 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
3 cups beef or chicken broth
2 cups long-grain rice
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)

Heat the oil and butter in a large saucepan over moderate heat. Add
the onion and garlic and cook 5 minutes, until soft but not brown.
Add the tomatoes, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the broth and
bring to a boil. Stir in the rice, salt, and pepper, and cover.
Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook covered until the rice is done,
about 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork and garnish with chopped cilantro
if desired. Serves 4 to 6.