Aufhentic Mexican Rice

Ingredients:

2 to
3 Tbsp. bacon grease (or use butter or olive oiJ)
1/2zcups long grain, white rice
1 can petite diced tomatoes
1/2zsmal1 can tomato sauce (optional)
3 cups chicken broth

Instructions:

Heat bacon grease on medium high, and brown the rice until golden. Stir often to avoid burning. When almost done, add onion and minced garlic, stirring until onions become clear. Stir in tomatoes, and cook Jiquid down for about 5 minutes until almost dry. Stir in 1/2 can tomato sauce and pour in 3 cups chicken broth. Bring to a boil, stirring to settJe rice. Cover, reduce heat, and follow times on rice package. To ( } avoid gummy rice, do not touch or uncover until time is up, then just fluff with fork.