Mexican Rice

If you have made our Easy Homemade Spanish Rice Recipe then you know that this Mexican Rice is going to delicious. We love making Mexican Food and we love to serve it with a side of rice. Adding in the authentic Mexican spices makes it taste even better.

It cooks in less than 30 minutes and can easily be prepared ahead of time. You may also love these other delicious rice recipes – Basmati Rice Recipe, Jasmine Rice Recipe, Rice Bowl Recipes Beef and Rice Recipe, Yellow Rice, Sticky Rice, Garlic Butter Rice, Yellow Rice or Stick of Butter Rice.

Why We Love This Recipe

This Mexican Rice can easily be prepared with a variety of spices and ingredients. I have added in veggies such as carrots for a delicious variation.

This rice cooks easily on the stovetop with the perfect texture and delicious flavor.

Ingredients

• Long-Grain White Rice – Use rice of your choice such as jasmine rice
• Vegetable Oil – The Best Vegetable Oil Substitute if you are out
• Cloves Garlic – Learn How to Mince Garlic Cloves. You can also substitute with garlic powder
• Chicken Broth – See Chicken broth substitutes if you are out

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How to Make Mexican Rice

Step 1 – Rinse the long-grain rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then drain well.

Step 2 – In a large saucepan or dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 3 – Add the drained rice to the saucepan and stir to coat the grains with the oil. Cook, stirring frequently, until the rice is lightly toasted and golden, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4 – Pour in the can of undrained diced tomatoes, chicken broth, ground cumin, dried oregano, and salt. Stir to combine.

• Step 5 – Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid.
• Step 6 – Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the rice stand, covered, for an additional 5 minutes.
• Step 7 – Fluff the rice with a fork, stir in the chopped fresh cilantro, and serve hot.

Expert Tips

• Prepare Uncooked Rice – Rinsing the rice before cooking helps remove excess starch, which can make the rice sticky or clumpy. Be sure to drain the rice well after rinsing.
• Rest Cooked Rice – Letting the rice stand, covered, for 5 minutes after cooking allows it to steam and become fluffy without becoming overcooked or mushy.
• Cooking Rice – Cooking time will vary depending on the type of rice you use and stovetop.

Serving Suggestions

Easy Mexican Rice Recipe can be served with all your favorite Mexican Recipes. These are some of our favorites recipes that are easy to prepare. We also like to serve these main dish recipe with Easy Crockpot Refried Beans Recipe and Slow Cooker Black Beans.

• Crock Pot Smothered Burritos
• Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowl Recipe
• Easy Grilled Chicken Fajitas Recipe
• Crock Pot Steak Tacos
• Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Enchiladas
• Crockpot Chicken Tacos Recipe

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