Simple Mexican Rice Recipe
Add a photo
1 of 3 Photos

Simple Mexican Rice

By: ELIZABETH101 
"A very simple tomato Mexican rice recipe. I can have this in the oven and cooking in one set of ads on the TV. If you don't have chicken stock, use hot water and chicken bouillon."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (103)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

Servings  (Help)

Calculate

 

Original Recipe Yield 5 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 cup uncooked short-grain white rice
  • 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is translucent. Stir in the chili powder and cumin, and cook for about 30 seconds. Add the rice, chicken broth and tomato paste, and bring to a boil. Transfer to a 1 quart casserole dish, and cover with aluminum foil or a lid.
  3. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until liquid has been absorbed and rice is tender. Let rest for 3 to 5 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 218 | Total Fat: 6.1g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

ADVERTISEMENT

 view all reviews »  

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2006 by MHENSON   view full review
Really good recipe. Just what I was looking for! I would have given it five stars, but I did...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2006 by Judy R.   view full review
I really liked this recipe. Though I used instant rice and cooked it on the stove instead of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2007 by griller3   view full review
This was very good rice really close to the resturants. I almost ruin mine by trying to cook...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2006 by fitforaqueenclothing.com   view full review
I made a big batch for a mexican dinner and it was great. I used Uncle Bens rice and used the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2008 by pammieo   view full review
This is really good stuff! I'm a vegetarian, so I use vegetable broth and I don't measure the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2007 by Lora   view full review
Substitute tomato sauce for the paste.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2008 by Debbie B.   view full review
I thought this was great! I used brown rice and tomato sauce and just baked it a little...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2008 by shellbee   view full review
good simple/ basic rice recipe. I added diced tomatoes and green pepper & onion to doctor it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 1, 2007 by bgordon   view full review
I cooked this at in my cast iron skillet to avoid having to wash two dishes. I live at 9300...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2005 by JMS250   view full review
Very good. Just the right amount of spice for us. Could easily increase the heat if you...

 

recipe box See something worth saving?
Register now to save all your favorites in your Recipe Box.

Sign up for FREE Now!

ADVERTISEMENT

Related Videos

Mexican Rice II

See how to make easy, tasty Mexican rice.

Best Spanish Rice

See a quick-and-easy recipe for the yummiest Spanish rice.

Carrot Pecan Wild Rice

Combine carrots, pecans, and wild rice into a delicious side dish.

 
Select Your Version:  Argentina  |  Australia & New Zealand  |  Brazil  |  Canada  |  China  |  France  |  Germany  |  India  |  Japan  |  Korea  |  Mexico  |  Netherlands  |  Poland

Quebec  |  Russia  |  SE Asia  |  United Kingdom & Ireland  |  United States