Mexican Rice
This Easy Mexican Rice is the perfect addition to any Mexican Dish.
Servings: 4 cups
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp canola or olive oil
- 1 cup long grain, white rice, uncooked
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
- 1 can (4 oz) mild green chilis, drained optional
- 1 1/2 tbsp taco seasoning any brand
- 1/4 tsp cumin
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a medium sized sauce pan over medium heat. Add the rice and stir making sure the rice is covered with the oil. Keep stirring until its lightly toasted.
- Add the chicken broth, and tomato sauce to the rice, mix well. Turn the heat up to high.
- Add in the drained green chilis (you do not have to add the entire can, just add the amount to your liking, or leave them completely out if you prefer).
- Add the taco seasoning and cumin. Mix well. Turn the heat up to high and let it come to a boil.
- Cover the sauce pan with a lid. Turn the heat down to low.
- Let the rice simmer on low for about 20 minutes, or until the moisture is mostly absorbed and the rice is tender-soft.
- Remove from the heat and keep the lid on. Let the rice rest for 5 minutes.
- Remove the lid, fluff with a fork and stir, making sure the ingredients are fully mixed.
- Serve with your favorite Mexican dishes.
- This rice will keep in the fridge for up to a week.