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Easy Mexican Rice
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"This recipe is so simple, and yummy, perfect for anyone that's too lazy to cook an actual meal. It's also easily altered for anyone's tastes."
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PREP TIME
5 Min
COOK TIME
1 Hr
READY IN
1 Hr 20 Min
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1 1/2 cups uncooked brown rice
3 cups water
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (15.25 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup shredded lettuce
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DIRECTIONS
In a saucepan bring 3 cups water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 15 minutes.
Stir in taco seasoning, kidney beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, salt, pepper and lettuce.
Cook over medium heat until heated through.
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Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2004 by NADROJ451
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NADROJ451
Jan. 16, 2004
Good recipe. Tasty and easy to prepare. Lettuce makes a nice compliment and adds texture. I made the following modifications to the recipe: 1. Used black beans instead of kidney (just a personal preference). 2. Put taco seasoning, tomato sauce and diced tomatos in the pot with rice in the *beginning* of the cooking process instead of the end (so rice would absorb flavor). 3. Because I added sauce and diced tomatos in at the beginning, I decreased water by 1 cup (used 2 cups instead of 3). I still had to cook the rice with the lid off to cook off liquids, so in the future, I will probably try decreasing water even more. 4. Added a bit of cheese on top and a couple of tortilla chips on the side. Will make this recipe again.
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Good recipe. Tasty and easy to prepare. Lettuce makes a nice compliment and adds texture. ...
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Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2003 by Christine Betley
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Christine Betley
Nov. 3, 2003
This is a super easy and tasty burrito stuffer. As previously suggested I cooked the rice with the tomato sauce and taco seasoning. I, also, added about a cup of frozen corn, a small can of chopped black olives and I used a large fresh tomato instead of the can of diced tomatoes.
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This is a super easy and tasty burrito stuffer. As previously suggested I cooked the rice with...
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Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2003 by
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XYZWYATT
Nov. 3, 2003
This was excellent, everyone loved it! My husband has eaten it for 3 days straight now and is still raving about it. I used all of the recommendations by the last reviewer, NADROJ451. I used instant brown rice which meant I was done with dinner in about 15 minutes! We've never had black beans before, or a meal without meat for that matter so I was pleasantly surprised! This looks very appealing and is very filling. This moves to the front of my recipe book!
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10 users found this review helpful
This was excellent, everyone loved it! My husband has eaten it for 3 days straight now and is...
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Reviewed on May 17, 2006 by
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bethmorris1125
May 17, 2006
My family loves this dish! I use black beans and sometimes just the rice w/ no beans. I also omit the lettuce. I put everything (spices, tomato sauce) in from the get go as some reviewers suggested. Great way to get picky eaters to eat brown rice.
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4 users found this review helpful
My family loves this dish! I use black beans and sometimes just the rice w/ no beans. I also...
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Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by
I'm nuts too...
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Jul. 23, 2003
YAHOO! I added a small can (8 oz) of Rold Gold thick & hot tomato sauce (it has garlic, onion & jalapeno added) and one (8 oz) can of Jewel brand sauce. WOW it was pretty spicy! Needless to say my children didn't eat it, but I LOVED it. I also used left over white rice (although I prefer brown) and a can of Rold Gold Mexican Fiesta tomatoes, which I didn't drain due to the "thick" sauce. Easy & tasty, my kinda recipe. Thanks HeatheR!
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YAHOO! I added a small can (8 oz) of Rold Gold thick & hot tomato sauce (it has garlic, onion...
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Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2003 by
WENDY K
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WENDY K
Mar. 2, 2003
I've been trying to find a tasty way to add brown rice to my diet, and this was it! I substituted a can of black beans for the kidney beans, and topped it with a little diced onion and some cheddar cheese. The flavor was wonderful, and it couldn't have been easier. My 10 year old daughter would not touch it, but then, she doesn't like anything anyway.
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I've been trying to find a tasty way to add brown rice to my diet, and this was it! I...
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Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2004 by
Wilemon
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Wilemon
Aug. 5, 2004
There was just too much tomato taste for us. I will try this again and just add a can of Rotel tomatoes, also substitute black beans for the kidney beans.
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3 users found this review helpful
There was just too much tomato taste for us. I will try this again and just add a can of...
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Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by
LINDA MCLEAN
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LINDA MCLEAN
Jul. 23, 2003
This was really good! I used white basmati rice as I didn't have brown, used pinto beans in lieu of kidney and had to ditch the tomatoes 'cos I didn't have that either. However, just using the tomato sauce with the addition of a can of enchilada sauce, and our favorite spice; cayenne, we all loved this. Good recipe HeatheR!
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This was really good! I used white basmati rice as I didn't have brown, used pinto beans in...
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Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2007 by
Christine and Matthew
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Christine and Matthew
Jul. 25, 2007
Another adaptation: Omit the tomatoes, paste, and taco seasoning, and substitute your favorite salsa! I used Nature's Promise medium, added some shredded cheese, and it was delicious!!
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Another adaptation: Omit the tomatoes, paste, and taco seasoning, and substitute your favorite...
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Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2007 by Michelle
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Michelle
Apr. 25, 2007
This recipe was good! I added ground turkey and used "seasoned black beans" I also put all the ingredients together and used the smaller can of tomato sauce. We really liked it.
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This recipe was good! I added ground turkey and used "seasoned black beans" I also put all the...
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