Best 8 Super Easy Mexican Rice Recipes

SUPER EASY MEXICAN RICE (SPANISH RICE)

Steps:

• In a large skillet (one that has a lid) over medium heat, melt butter.
• Stir in cumin, chili powder, salt, onion powder and rice for 1-2 minutes.
• Whisk in tomato sauce and chicken broth.
• Bring a boil, then reduce to a high simmer.
• Cover and cook for 25 minutes (see note).
• Uncover, fluff with a fork, and serve.

EASY AUTHENTIC MEXICAN RICE

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.

EASY MEXICAN RICE

Steps:

• In a saucepan bring 3 cups water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 15 minutes.
• Stir in taco seasoning, kidney beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, salt, pepper and lettuce.
• Cook over medium heat until heated through.

SUPER EASY PLAIN MEXICAN RICE

Steps:

• Coat the bottom of a big frying pan with oil.
• Fry the rice over medium-high heat stirring constantly until it turns golden brown.
• In a blender put the water, sazon, onion, garlic, tomato, and salt and blend until everything is mixed about 20 seconds.
• Pour into frying rice. It will sizzle and pop.
• Stir to mix cover with lid bring temperature to medium and let cook.
• It should only take about twenty minutes to cook. Do not stir frequently it messes up cooking time, but do watch so it doesn't burn on bottom.
• If rice is still hard it needs to cook longer.

SUPER EASY MEXICAN RICE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil and saute onions and garlic.
• Add the chicken bouillon to the pan and crush the cubes.
• Add 1 tablespoon oil and the rice and fry the rice until the rice turns slightly brown.
• Add the salt, water and tomato paste and mix well.
• Cover the pan and simmer 25 minutes.
• Mix rice thoroughly and serve.
• ENJOY!

EASY AND DELICIOUS MEXICAN RICE

Steps:

• Coat bottom of large nonstick skillet with oil and add rice. Saute rice on medium high heat until it turns opaque.
• Add picante sauce/salsa, broth, cumin, and taco seasoning.
• Turn heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 20-25 minutes, depending on the rice.
• Uncover and let rest for 5 minutes.
• Fluff with a fork and serve.

SIMPLE MEXICAN RICE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is translucent. Stir in the chili powder and cumin, and cook for about 30 seconds. Add the rice, chicken broth and tomato paste, and bring to a boil. Transfer to a 1 quart casserole dish, and cover with aluminum foil or a lid.
• Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until liquid has been absorbed and rice is tender. Let rest for 3 to 5 minutes before serving.

EASY MEXICAN RICE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute onion and red pepper in butter until tender. Add the tomatoes, water, rice, garlic salt and cayenne. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 5-10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Sprinkle with cheese.