Comforting Mexican Ham and Rice Skillet
What Started it all:
ham, rice, skillet, tomatoes
This comforting Mexican dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner. It’s a delightful blend of ham, rice, and tomatoes, all cooked to perfection in a skillet.
Ingredients
- 2 cups of diced ham
- 1 1/2 cups of rice
- 1 skillet
- 2 cups of diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Heat the skillet over medium heat and add the diced ham. Cook until it's slightly browned and releases its savory aroma. *(Heat the skillet and let the ham sizzle until it's golden brown and fragrant)*
- Once the ham is ready, add the rice to the skillet. Stir it gently to coat the rice with the delicious flavors from the ham. *(Stir the rice into the skillet, ensuring it's well coated with the savory ham)*
- Pour in the diced tomatoes and stir everything together. Let it simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed all the flavorful juices. *(Pour in the diced tomatoes and gently stir everything together. Allow it to simmer until the rice is tender and has soaked up all the delicious flavors)*
- Once the rice is cooked, remove the skillet from the heat and let it sit for a few minutes before serving. *(Take the skillet off the heat and let it rest for a few minutes before serving)*