Mexican Rice

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Mexican Rice

Description

This easy mexican rice side dish is made with rice, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, tomatoes, and spices. It is way better than a lot of the rice served in many restaurants in my opinion, and couldn't be easier!

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :5 Min

Cook Time : 20 Min

Total Time : 25 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 6
  • 1⁄2 onion


  • 1⁄4 green bell pepper


  • 1 minced garlic clove


  • 2teaspoons oil


  • 1 long grain rice


  • 1 diced tomatoes with juice


  • 1 chili powder


  • 1⁄4 ground cumin


  • 1⁄2 salt


  • 1 1⁄2 beef broth

Directions

  • In a heavy skillet saute onion, green bell pepper and garlic in oil until onion is softened.
  • Add rice to skillet and cook over medium-high heat until rice has browned.
  • Add tomatoes, chili powder , salt, and beef broth.
  • Bring to a boil; cover, lower heat, and simmer until liquid has been absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • Taste and add more salt if needed.