Mexican-style Rice

Ingredients

• 1-2 tablespoons butter or other oil/grease
• 1.5 cups rice
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 8oz can tomato sauce
• 3.5 cups water

Directions

1. Saute rice in grease of choice until rice appears translucent.
   
2. Add remaining ingredients and stir.
3. Bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes (adjust according to your stove as needed)

Commentary
I have a couple of favorite Mexican restaurants, and this recipe is my endeavor to mimic their rice. The only problem I have with the recipe is that the rice on the very bottom of the pan usually ends up a little too brown, but that could probably be remedied by stirring during the simmer time. Tastes good, though, or at least I think so. :) Serves 4, or more if portions are smaller.