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Mexican Rice

SUBMITTED BY: ginger PHOTO BY: Joseph Mejia

"This flavored rice is a local favorite in San Antonio."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 116 stars. This recipe average a 4.3 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  40 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2/3 cup diced onion
  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice
  • 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 1/2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/8 teaspoon powdered saffron
  • 3 cups water

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large saucepan, heat vegetable oil over a medium-low heat. Place the onions in the pan, and saute until golden.
  2. Add rice to pan, and stir to coat grains with oil. Mix in green bell pepper, cumin, chili powder, tomato sauce, salt, garlic, saffron, and water. Cover, bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to simmer. Cook for 30 to 40 minutes, or until rice is tender. Stir occasionally.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2003 by MOLSON7
This was ok but I have had better. It was easy. The cook time listed is too long 25-30 min.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by KRANEY
I would call this a Spanish rice, rather than a Mexican rice, but it was very good! Thanks for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2003 by Jason
I'm never using boxed red beans and rice to go with Mexican food again! In the past I was a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2004 by DIANE CARTWRIGHT
Wonderful recipe. I have been looking for a recipe that resembles restaurant mexican rice and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by DREGINEK
THANK YOU GINGER for sharing this recipe! I have been looking for a mexican rice recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2003 by Lily
I would rename this recipe "San Antonio" as opposed to Mexican. Being Mexican myself and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2003 by GREGORY98
This is the best version of Mexican Rice I've tried. It's absolutely fantastic. I like to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2007 by ILove2Ck
This was the better than the restaurants serve! I only used 1 can of tomato sauce and I used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 2, 2004 by LCATHCART