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mama's easy mexican rice

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Cindy Asuncion
San Antonio, TX

I was experimenting a month ago on this recipe and finally got it right. My husband is a very picky eater, and well, he loved it and so did I. This recipe is quick and easy to make.

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min

Ingredients For mama's easy mexican rice

  • 1 Tbsp
    vegetable oil
  • 1 c
    long grain rice (rinsed)
  • 2 1/2 c
    cold water
  • 1/2 lg
    yellow onion
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    pepper
  • 2 tsp
    garlic salt
  • 8 oz
    tomato sauce

How To Make mama's easy mexican rice

  • 1
    Make sure you rinse the rice & drain the excess water.
  • 2
    Heat oil in a big skillet under medium heat.
  • 3
    Add rice in skillet and lightly brown the rice.
  • 4
    After rice has been lightly browned, add water & rest of the ingredients.
  • 5
    Make sure you stir all the ingredients after adding.
  • 6
    Bring to a boil for a minute
  • 7
    Cover & Simmer til tender
  • 8
    Cooks within 15-20 minutes til tender.
  • 9
    Stir every 8 minutes to mix the ingredients together.
  • 10
    Enjoy!!!!

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