Best Mexican Ish Rice Recipes

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MEXICAN FRIED RICE



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Provided by Alea

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups cooked white rice
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 small onion, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 4-ounce can green chiles, drained
½ cup chopped tomatoes
1 teaspoon cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • Add two tablespoons of the olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • When the oil is hot, add the onion, and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes or until soft.
  • Add the tomatoes, corn, and green chiles, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until the liquid has cooked out.
  • Add the seasonings and garlic, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until the garlic begins to brown.
  • Turn the heat down to medium, add the remaining olive oil and the cooked rice.
  • Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently to blend the rice and seasonings.
  • Stir in the green onions, and remove the pan from the heat.
  • Top with the remaining green onions.

SPANISH RICE



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You'll find my easy Spanish rice is better than any boxed mix in grocery stores. Best of all, it can be prepared in the same amount of time as those so-called "quick and easy" boxes. -Anne Yaeger, Washington, DC

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 cups uncooked instant rice
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup boiling water
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add rice; cook and stir until lightly browned. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until the liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 10-15 minutes. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 886mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BEST SPANISH RICE



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The combination of picante sauce and chicken broth makes this easy recipe very tasty!

Provided by Angela Sims

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Spanish Rice Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 ½ cups uncooked white rice
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup chunky salsa

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix rice into skillet, stirring often. When rice begins to brown, stir in chicken broth and salsa. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes, until liquid has been absorbed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Carbohydrate 50.9 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 696.6 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

MEXICAN BEEF AND RICE



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A delicious and easy Mexican beef and rice dish that everyone is sure to enjoy. Garnish with shredded cheese and sour cream, if desired.

Provided by Holly Yon

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds ground beef
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL®)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
2 ½ cups chicken broth
2 cups uncooked jasmine rice
2 (1.41 ounce) packages sazon seasoning
1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning

Steps:

  • Place beef, bell peppers, and onion into a Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add diced tomatoes with chiles, black beans, corn, chicken broth, rice, sazon, and taco seasoning. Mix into beef.
  • Cover and cook over medium-low heat until rice is cooked through and tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.8 calories, Carbohydrate 52.3 g, Cholesterol 58.3 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 22.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 2264 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

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