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mexican rice

(1 rating)
sababy55 avatar
Recipe by
Linda McClellan
@sababy55
San Antonio, TX

This a real Tex-Mex recipe from San Antonio. I have gotten a lot of complements and requests for it. It is easy to make and quick.

(1 rating)
yield 4 -6
prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For mexican rice

  • 3
    tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp
    lipton chicken flavor base
  • 1 clove
    garlic, coarsley chopped
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1 c
    water
  • 1/2 c
    vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 c
    white rice
  • 1/2
    green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1/4
    onion, sliced

How To Make mexican rice

  • 1
    Combine the tomatoes, chicken base, garlic, and salt in a blender and blend until smooth. Add the water and blend well.
  • 2
    Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the rice and cook, stirring, until it begins to brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the bell pepper and onion and allow to cook 2 to 3 more minutes until tender. Drain off any excess oil.
  • 3
    Add the tomato mixture to your rice and cook about 2 to 3 minutes. Add 2 cups hot water, stirring well, then cover, reduce your heat, and simmer for 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and cook until the rice is tender and all the liquid is absorbed, 5 to 10 min longer. Enjoy!
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