Mexican Rice

Mexican Rice

from seededatthetable.com
Side Dish
25 min
8 servings
185 kcal / serving

This easy Mexican rice recipe is SO simple you'll want to make it every Taco Tuesday, or as a side dish for all your Mexican meals!

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoonsvegetable or canola oil
  • 1 cupuncooked long-grain white rice
  • 1 ½ cupschicken stock or broth
  • 8 oztomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoonchili powder
  • 1 teaspoongarlic salt
  • ½ teaspoonground cumin
  • Chopped cilantro for garnish

Directions

  1. 1

    Rinse the rice in a mesh strainer until water draining is clear. (This is optional, but it helps remove the starch and keep the cooked rice from being mushy.)

  2. 2

    Heat the oil in a 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the rice and cook until translucent (somewhat clear) about 3-4 minutes; stirring frequently.

  3. 3

    Add the rest of the ingredients and bring to a rapid boil over high heat.

  4. 4

    Stir once and cover. Turn the heat down to a low simmer (a little less than medium low) and cook for 20 minutes.  Remove cover and let stand 2-3 minutes before fluffing with a fork.