Best My Cheater Mexican Rice Recipes
COPYCAT RESTAURANT STYLE MEXICAN RICE
This easy to make side dish tastes just like the rice from your favorite Mexican restaurant.
Provided by Danelle
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add rice and cook, stirring constantly, until just golden. Add garlic, cumin, chili powder, pepper and cayenne and cook a few minutes more.
- Stir in onions and cook until onions are tender. Stir in tomato sauce and chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until rice is tender. Fluff with a fork. Stir in cilantro.
3-INGREDIENT MEXICAN RICE
This 3-Ingredient Mexican Rice tastes just like the one at the restaurant! only 15 minutes and it only uses only one pan to make!
Provided by Brandie @ The Country Cook
Categories Side Dish
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large skillet (or saucepan) stir together the rice, chicken broth and enchilada sauce.
- Turn heat to medium-high and bring to a gentle boil. Stir well. Cover pot and turn down heat to low.
- Cook for about 10-15 minutes until rice is tender. Stir mixture and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 2 g, Sodium 289 mg, ServingSize 1 serving
MY FAVORITE MEXICAN RICE
I found this on a different recipe site and tweaked it a little to suit our tastes. It's our favorite Mexican rice that we've tried.
Provided by wakkojenni
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in rice; cook and stir until rice is lightly browned and gives off a toasted fragrance, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the chicken broth, tomato sauce, green chiles, onion, garlic, salt, cumin, and chili powder. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spread Monterey Jack cheese on top, then replace the lid and allow the cheese to melt, about 5 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.7 calories, Carbohydrate 28.4 g, Cholesterol 25.1 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 1053.1 mg, Sugar 2 g
10-MINUTE CHEESY MEXICAN RICE RECIPE
Prepare to be impressed by our 10-Minute Cheesy Mexican Rice Recipe. Seriously, 10 minutes is all you need for this perfectly cheesy Mexican rice recipe.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Rice
Time 10m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Bring combined broth and salsa to boil in medium saucepan.
- Add rice and VELVEETA; stir. Cover. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 min.
- Stir until VELVEETA is completely melted and mixture is well blended.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 590 mg, Carbohydrate 28 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 6 g
EASY AUTHENTIC MEXICAN RICE
This Mexican rice is cooked with onion powder, garlic powder, and tomato sauce for an easy side dish. Add green bell pepper, red bell pepper, or fresh tomato to the rice before simmering for extra flavor and color, according to your family's taste. Use chicken stock in place of water for even more savory flavor.
Provided by PattyBluebird
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat canola oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season oil with onion powder and garlic powder. Cook and stir rice in seasoned oil until rice is golden, 2 to 4 minutes.
- Pour water and tomato sauce over the rice; stir. Bring the mixture to a boil, cover the skillet, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the rice is tender, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21.1 g, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 124.1 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
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