Mexican Rice

Mexican Rice

This is a side dish derived from Spanish Rice that goes great with any Mexican or Latin American entree.

Mexican Rice

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup oil
  • ½ onion minced
  • ½ green bell pepper minced
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 Roma tomatoes diced, or 1 can or Rotel
  • 2 cups broth beef or chicken, depending on your entrée
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Using a skillet with a lid, over medium high heat sauté the onion and bell pepper and rice in oil until the rice has browned. Stir continuously so the rice doesn’t burn.
  • Add the garlic for the last 3 minutes
  • Add tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, and broth to the rice and bring to a boil.
  • Cover, lower the heat to low, and simmer until the liquid has been absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • Taste and add more salt or chili powder if needed.