Mexican Saffron Rojo Rice

Ingredients: 

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