1 med. onion
1 garlic clove
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. bacon drippings
1 (8 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
1/2 c. chicken broth
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/8 tsp. ground cumin
1 c. instant rice

Cut onion in half. Finely chop one half. Cut other half in very thin slices. Mash garlic with salt to make a paste. Heat bacon drippings in a medium saucepan. Add chopped onion and garlic paste. Cook until onion is tender. Add stewed tomatoes, chicken broth, chili powder and cumin. Mash tomatoes with a masher or the back of a spoon. Bring mixture to a boil. Stir in rice and sliced onion. Cover and let stand over low heat 15 to 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Makes 4 servings.