Easy Mexican Rice Recipe
Mexican Rice is fluffy, flavorful, and easy to make. A perfect side dish for tacos, burritos, or your favorite Mexican meals.
Ingredients
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ¼ cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- ½ cup tomato sauce or diced tomatoes
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt to taste
- Optional: frozen peas or carrots for added color
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
- Add rice and cook, stirring often, until lightly golden brown.
- Stir in chopped onion and garlic. Cook for another 2–3 minutes.
- Add tomato sauce, broth, cumin, and salt. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 18–20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.