Most Excellent Mexican Rice

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Most Excellent Mexican Rice

Description

This goes nicely with my Chicken Breasts Con Rajas or any south of the border meal. I have recently been to a talk by Michael Pollan author of "In Defense of Food," who advocates getting away from processed food and today as I was stopping to grab a box of prepackaged Mexican Rice mix I looked at the ingredients and realized this is exactly what he means. This recipe is quick, fresh and definitely not full of preservatives! In a pinch and when tomatoes are out of season, I use canned chopped tomatoes and it still tastes great! Happy Cooking!

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :15 Min

Cook Time : 30 Min

Total Time : 45 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 8
  • 1 onion


  • 4 olive oil


  • 2 garlic cloves


  • 2 long-grain rice


  • 1 1⁄2 tomatoes


  • 4cups beef consomme


  • 1 1⁄2 cumin


  • 1 salt

Directions

  • In a large skillet over medium heat cook the onion in the oil until tender, but not browned, about 3 - 5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and rice and cook another 3 - 5 minutes, stirring often, until rice is pale yellow.
  • Add the tomatoes, consomme, cumin and salt.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
  • Cover and simmer over very low heat until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, approximately 20 minutes.