~ mexican rice ~

Name: ~ MEXICAN RICE ~
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon(s) oil (i prefer peanut oil); 1 cup(s) long-grain rice; 2 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1 - onion, chopped fine; 3 - tomatoes, coarsely chopped; 2 cup(s) water (or broth, for extra flavor); 1 teaspoon(s) salt

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Cat Kiselica

Grapevine, TX

Updated on May 3, 2012

So much better than packaged Mexican/Spanish rice -- authentic, fresh, colorful, and best of all, everyone loves it!

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 30 Min

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons oil (i prefer peanut oil)
1 cup long-grain rice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 - onion, chopped fine
3 - tomatoes, coarsely chopped
2 cups water (or broth, for extra flavor)
1 teaspoon salt

How To Make ~ mexican rice ~

Step 1

Heat oil; add rice & stir over medium-high heat until golden brown.

Step 2

Add garlic & onion & saute until onion browns slightly.
Step 3

Add tomatoes, water/broth, & salt. Bring to a boil, uncovered.
Step 4

Turn heat down very low; cover & cook 15-20 mins.
Step 5

Enjoy!
Step 6

(NOTE: Can add chopped bell pepper with garlic & onion, if desired)
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