Tex-Mex Fried Rice Recipe

Name: Tex-Mex Fried Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 pound spicy sausage meat; 1 1/2 cups frozen yellow corn kernels; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped; 1 jalapeno, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon chili powder; Pinch kosher salt; Pinch red pepper flakes; Freshly ground black pepper; 4 cups leftover cooked rice; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon hot sauce, or more to taste; Zest and juice of 1 lime; 4 scallions, sliced; 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound spicy sausage meat
1 1/2 cups frozen yellow corn kernels
1 onion, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 jalapeno, finely chopped
1 teaspoon chili powder
Pinch kosher salt
Pinch red pepper flakes
Freshly ground black pepper
4 cups leftover cooked rice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon hot sauce, or more to taste
Zest and juice of 1 lime
4 scallions, sliced
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped

1
Heat the oil in a large skillet and brown the sausage meat, breaking it up into small pieces.
2
When starting to brown, add the frozen corn (no need to thaw), onions, bell peppers and jalapenos.
3
Season with the chili powder, salt, red pepper flakes and plenty of black pepper.
4
Cook until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
5
Add the rice and stir-fry until heated through and coated with the vegetable mixture.
6
Add the Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce and lime zest and juice.
7
Stir-fry until the rice is just starting to brown.
8
Add the scallions and stir well so that they are thoroughly mixed in.
9
Serve and garnish with cilantro.

833

kcal

Calories

Fat

168

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 pound spicy sausage meat, 1 1/2 cups frozen yellow corn kernels, 1 onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Tex-Mex Fried 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.

Tex-Mex Fried Rice

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