Most Excellent Mexican Rice

May 19, 2023May 19, 20230 5

Most Excellent Mexican Rice Recipe

by The Chefin Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

327

Sugar

Fat

14.8g

Mexican rice is a staple at many Mexican restaurants and is often served as a side dish or included in burritos, tacos, and bowls. This recipe for Most Excellent Mexican Rice is a classic version of the dish, featuring long-grain rice toasted with onions and garlic, then simmered in beef consomme with lightly spiced tomatoes. It's a hearty, satisfying dish that's perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prep for the week. Serve it alongside your favorite Mexican-inspired entrees or enjoy it as a standalone meal.

Instructions

1.	Rinse the rice under cold water in a fine mesh strainer until the water runs clear. Drain well.
2.	In a large pot or dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
3.	Add the rice to the pot, stirring to coat it in the oil. Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes until the rice is slightly toasted.
4.	Add the tomatoes, beef consomme, cumin, and salt to the pot and give everything a stir to combine. Bring to a simmer.
5.	Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
6.	Remove from heat and let the rice sit, undisturbed, for an additional 5 minutes to allow it to fully absorb the liquid. Fluff with a fork and serve immediately.

PROS

Most Excellent Mexican Rice is incredibly flavorful thanks to the cumin and tomatoes.
It’s easy to prepare, filling, and can be served alongside many dishes.
It’s also a budget-friendly meal.

CONS

Mexican rice is not a low-carb option and can be high in sodium.
Be mindful of portion sizes and don’t add additional salt to the dish as the beef consomme is already quite salty.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Mexican rice is not a health food, it does contain some nutritional benefits. Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, an antioxidant that can help protect against cancer and promote heart health. Cumin may also help with digestion and immune function.

	1 large onion , chopped
	4 tablespoons olive oil
	2 garlic cloves , minced
	2 cups long-grain rice
	1 1/2 cups tomatoes , peeled and finely chopped
	4 cups beef consomme
	1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
	1 pinch salt ( to taste )