Mexican Saffron Rojo Rice

Ingredients: 

• 3tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2⁄3cup chopped onion
• 1 1⁄2cups uncooked white rice
• 1cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1teaspoon ground cumin
• 1teaspoon chili powder
• 1(12 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2teaspoons salt
• 1clove garlic, minced
• 1⁄8teaspoon powdered saffron
• 3cups water

Direction: 

1. Saute onions in a heavy saucepan until golden.
2. Add rice; stir briskly to quickly coat with oil.
3. Stir in bell pepper, cumin, chili powder, tomato sauce, salt, garlic, saffron, and water.
4. Cover, bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to low.
5. Cook for 30 to 40 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed (periodically check to be sure there is enough liquid and to give rice a little stir).