Uncle Louie'S Mexican Rice Recipe

Name: Uncle Louie'S Mexican Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 c. cooking oil; 1 c. long grain rice; 5 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 medium onion, minced; 1/2 green pepper, minced; 2 large cans tomatoes; 1 small can tomato sauce; 1 tsp. cilantro, chopped; 2 Tbsp. chili powder; 1/8 tsp. cumin; water (hot); salt and pepper to taste; 1 lb. cooked, crumbled ground meat, drained (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 c. cooking oil
1 c. long grain rice
5 cloves garlic, crushed
1 medium onion, minced
1/2 green pepper, minced
2 large cans tomatoes
1 small can tomato sauce
1 tsp. cilantro, chopped
2 Tbsp. chili powder
1/8 tsp. cumin
water (hot)
salt and pepper to taste
1 lb. cooked, crumbled ground meat, drained (optional)

1
In a large skillet, saute rice in hot oil, stirring constantly.
2
As rice turns gold, lower heat; add onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin and green pepper.
3
Saute until onion is glazed.
4
Add tomatoes, sauce, cilantro, salt and pepper, then add hot water to rice slowly, covering over the top 1/2-inch.
5
Bring to a boil; turn down heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes.
6
Add more hot water during cooking if needed.
7
If you choose to add meat, add during simmer stage.

511

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* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 c. cooking oil, 1 c. long grain rice, 5 cloves garlic, crushed, 1 medium onion, minced, and more.

Yes, Uncle Louie'S 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.

Uncle Louie'S Mexican Rice

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