Best 8 Meaty Spanish Rice Recipes

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**Savor the Bold Flavors of Meaty Spanish Rice: A Culinary Journey Awaits**

Embark on a culinary adventure to the vibrant streets of Spain with our delightful Meaty Spanish Rice dish. This classic Spanish recipe is a symphony of flavors, textures, and aromas that will tantalize your taste buds. Prepared with tender chicken or beef, plump and flavorful rice, a medley of colorful vegetables, and a tantalizing blend of spices, this dish promises a satisfying and memorable dining experience.

In our carefully curated collection of Meaty Spanish Rice recipes, you'll find a variety of options to suit your preferences. Indulge in the traditional Spanish Rice with Chicken, where juicy chicken pieces are perfectly paired with fluffy rice, aromatic vegetables, and a zesty tomato sauce. For a more robust flavor profile, try our Spanish Rice with Beef, where succulent beef is slow-cooked in a rich and flavorful broth, then combined with rice and vegetables for a hearty and satisfying meal.

If you're seeking a vegetarian delight, our Spanish Rice with Vegetables is a vibrant and flavorful option. An assortment of fresh and colorful vegetables, such as bell peppers, zucchini, and corn, are sautéed until tender and combined with fluffy rice for a healthy and satisfying dish.

Enhance your culinary skills and impress your family and friends with our easy-to-follow recipes. Each recipe includes detailed instructions, cooking tips, and serving suggestions to guide you through the cooking process and ensure a successful and delicious outcome.

Prepare to be captivated by the vibrant flavors of Meaty Spanish Rice. Whether you prefer chicken, beef, or a vegetarian alternative, our collection of recipes offers something for everyone. Get ready to savor the authentic taste of Spain in the comfort of your own home.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SPANISH RICE



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Learn how to make Authentic Spanish Rice aka Mexican Rice at home! Ready in less than 35 minutes. The perfect side dish to go alongside beef, chicken or fish!

Provided by Kelley Simmons

Categories     Side Dish

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tbsp unsalted butter
2 cups uncooked long grain white rice
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp dried oregano
4 cups chicken stock
15.5 ounce can fire roasted diced tomatoes, with juices
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and melt butter.
  • Add in rice and cook until lightly browned, stirring frequently, 2-3 minutes. Add in onion and saute for 2-3 more minutes, stirring frequently or until slightly golden brown.
  • Add in garlic, cumin, chili powder and oregano. Saute for one minute. Pour in the chicken stock, fire roasted tomatoes and bay leaf.
  • Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is tender. (Refer to the back of your rice, some cook times are shorter or longer depending on what rice you choose)
  • When the rice is done fluff with a fork and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 kcal, Carbohydrate 46 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 264 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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

THE BEST SPANISH RICE RECIPE (MEXICAN RICE)



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Light and fluffy in every forkful, this restaurant-style Spanish rice recipe is quick and easy to make at home, turning out perfectly cooked grains that don't clump every single time.

Provided by Heidi

Categories     Side Dish

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tomatoes (, stemmed and quartered)
1/2 yellow onion (, peeled and quartered)
2 cloves garlic (, peeled)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
1 1/2 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • Place the tomato, onion, garlic and salt in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth, then set aside.
  • Add the oil to a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the rice and cook for about 5 minutes or until golden brown, stirring constantly so it doesn't burn. Add the tomato mixture to the skillet (be careful, it will sizzle and splatter) and cook for 2 minutes while stirring. Add the chicken broth, stir, and cover with a ild. Reduce to a simmer and cook for about 30 minutes or until the liquid is totally absorbed. Fluff with a fork to stir in the tomato bits that have risen to the top. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Sodium 910 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MEATY SPANISH RICE



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This is a recipe that I adapted from 'Country Woman' magazine.

Provided by Kimberly Kay

Categories     Beef

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 Tbsp butter or margarine
1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 c water
1 (8 oz.) can(s) tomato sauce
1 (14 oz.) can(s) diced tomatoes, drained
1 c uncooked long grain rice
2 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp hot pepper sauce
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. In a large skillet, melt butter or margarine over medium heat; add the ground beef, onion and green pepper; cook until meat is brown and vegetables are tender.
  • 2. Add all of the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 30 minutes.

SPANISH RICE WITH GROUND BEEF



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Growing up, my mom made a version of Spanish rice with ground beef that was hearty enough that it stood on its own as a main dish. During a visit a few years ago, after missing her cooking desperately, I watched her prepare it and jotted down the recipe. (Don't worry, I checked with my mom and she's totally on board with sharing with you!) Serve on a bed of fresh spinach with a side of refried beans. Garnish with fresh diced tomatoes, green onions, cheese, avocado slices, and crushed chile flakes.

Provided by jubilation

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound lean ground beef
3 cups water
1 ½ cups uncooked white rice
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 small onion, diced
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in water, rice, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, chili powder, and garlic salt. Cook over high heat until boiling, about 5 minutes.
  • Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer until rice is tender, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.1 calories, Carbohydrate 46.8 g, Cholesterol 49.6 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 19.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 1463.2 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

EASY MEATY SPANISH RICE



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This recipe is from a cook at our grade school when I was a kid. We enjoyed it at school and Mom got the recipe so we could make it at home, too.

Provided by Kathie Carr

Categories     Beef

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lb lean ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 1/2 c rice, uncooked
1 small can tomato sauce
1 small can chopped tomatoes or whole tomatoes (chopped)
2 c water
1-2 tsp worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Brown beef and onions together in a skillet. Drain grease. Add remaining ingredients and cook on simmer until rice is done.

SPICY AMERICAN SPANISH RICE



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Great Spanish rice as a main course meal. I usually serve it with mashed potatoes. Can be made less spicy using regular tomatoes.

Provided by KOOLCHICK262003

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Spanish Rice Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons butter
1 cup long-grain converted rice
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 onion, diced
1 pound ground beef
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (such as RO*TEL®)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir rice in the melted butter until rice is lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir bell pepper and onion into rice and cook until bell pepper is softened and onion is translucent, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Break the ground beef into the rice mixture; cook and stir until beef is completely browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir tomato sauce and diced tomatoes into ground beef mixture. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.5 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 59.7 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 694.2 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

SPANISH RICE WITH GROUND BEEF



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I don't know the origin of this recipe, but it's one that has been in my family for a long time. I can remember eating it often as a little girl.-Beverly Austin, Fulton, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 bottle (32 ounces) tomato or vegetable juice
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a skillet, brown ground beef; drain. Stir in the onion, green pepper, garlic and chili powder. Cook and stir until the vegetables are tender. Stir in remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 662mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

Tips for Making Meaty Spanish Rice:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Look for fresh vegetables, flavorful rice, and tender meat.
  • Brown the meat and vegetables before adding the rice. This will help to develop their flavor and create a more flavorful dish.
  • Use a good quality broth. The broth is what will give your Spanish rice its flavor, so make sure to use a broth that you enjoy the taste of.
  • Don't overcook the rice. Spanish rice should be cooked until it is tender, but still has a little bit of a bite to it.
  • Serve Spanish rice with a variety of toppings. Some popular options include shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.

Conclusion:

Meaty Spanish rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover rice and vegetables. With its bold flavors and versatile toppings, Spanish rice is a dish that everyone will enjoy.

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