Simple Mexican Rice

Name: Simple Mexican Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tbsp cooking oil; 1 cup white rice; 1/2 onion, chopped; 2 tsp chicken bouillon powder; 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce; 1 1/2 cups water; 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

A quick and easy recipe for flavorful Mexican-style rice, a weekly staple for Taco Tuesday from creator @cookinginthemidwest. This simple side dish comes together in one pan with just a few ingredients.

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Total

25 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$16–$26

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

1 tbsp cooking oil
1 cup white rice
1/2 onion, chopped
2 tsp chicken bouillon powder
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups water
1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)optional

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Instructions

1
In a large skillet over medium heat, add a little oil and toast the white rice, stirring frequently for a few minutes.
2
Add the chopped onion and chicken bouillon powder to the skillet. Continue to sauté until the onion is softened and the rice is fragrant.
3
Stir in the can of tomato sauce until the rice is evenly coated.
4
Pour in the water and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
5
Once simmering, reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet with a lid, and let it cook for 18 minutes.
6
After 18 minutes, remove from heat and fluff the rice with a fork.
7
Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro, if desired, and serve.