Easy Authentic Mexican Rice Recipe

Name: Easy Authentic Mexican Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups white rice; 3 cups water; 1 1 pork bouillon cube (1 large or 2 small) or 1 vegetable bouillon cube (1 large or 2 small); 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 4 tablespoons oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon paprika (optional); 1/2 tablespoon chili powder (optional); 1/2 tablespoon oregano (optional); 1/2 teaspoon cumin (optional); salt and pepper

Servings: persons

2 cups white rice
3 cups water
1 1 pork bouillon cube (1 large or 2 small) or 1 vegetable bouillon cube (1 large or 2 small)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
4 tablespoons oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon paprika (optional)
1/2 tablespoon chili powder (optional)
1/2 tablespoon oregano (optional)
1/2 teaspoon cumin (optional)
salt and pepper

1
Heat water and bullion in separate pot or microwave to make broth.
2
In separate saucepan add oil and brown rice until rice is golden brown color on medium/high heat.
3
Add seasonings, garlic, and onion. Be sure to keep stirring rice so it does not burn.
4
Add broth & tomato sauce. Boil for a second, cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for 25 minutes.
5
Fluff and garnish with fresh cilantro if you like.
6
Also, if you have a small can of corn you can add that at the same time when adding broth and tomato sauce -- .

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups white rice, 3 cups water, 1 1 pork bouillon cube (1 large or 2 small) or 1 vegetable bouillon cube (1 large or 2 small), 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce, and more.

Yes, Easy Authentic Mexican Rice falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Easy Authentic Mexican Rice

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