Mexican Rice Recipe

Name: Mexican Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice; 1 onion, chopped; 1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste); 1 small green bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped (can use two peppers); 2 teaspoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons cumin; 1 ½ cups chicken broth; ¼ cup canned green chili, drained; 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained); 1 chicken bouillon cube (or use 1 small package chicken bouillon); salt and pepper; cayenne pepper; ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional); red enchilada sauce

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
1 onion, chopped
1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
1 small green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped (can use two peppers)
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1 ½ cups chicken broth
¼ cup canned green chili, drained
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained)
1 chicken bouillon cube (or use 1 small package chicken bouillon)
salt and pepper
cayenne pepper
⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
red enchilada sauce

1
In a medium saucepan heat oil with butter over medium heat; add in rice and cook stirring until the rice is lightly browned (about 7-8 minutes).
2
Add in the onion, garlic, green bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, chili powder and cumin; cook stirring with a wooden spoon for about 3 minutes or until softened).
3
Remove saucepan from heat and slowly add in the chicken broth, return to heat and bring to a boil over medium heat.
4
Add chilies, diced tomatoes with juice and bouillon cube; bring to a boil, cover and reduce the heat to low.
5
Season with salt, black pepper and cayenne.
6
Add in cilantro (if using).
7
Cook for about 20-22 minutes or until the rice is cooked.
8
Drizzle red enchilada sauce over the rice.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons oil, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice, 1 onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, 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.

Mexican Rice

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