Mexican Rice

17 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
  • 1 small green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped (can use two peppers)
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 12 cups chicken broth
  • 14 cup canned green chili, drained
  • 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained)
  • 1 chicken bouillon cube (or use 1 small package chicken bouillon)
  • salt and pepper
  • cayenne pepper
  • 13 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
  • red enchilada sauce

Directions

  1. 1
    In a medium saucepan heat oil with butter over medium heat; add in rice and cook stirring until the rice is lightly browned (about 7-8 minutes).
  2. 2
    Add in the onion, garlic, green bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, chili powder and cumin; cook stirring with a wooden spoon for about 3 minutes or until softened).
  3. 3
    Remove saucepan from heat and slowly add in the chicken broth, return to heat and bring to a boil over medium heat.
  4. 4
    Add chilies, diced tomatoes with juice and bouillon cube; bring to a boil, cover and reduce the heat to low.
  5. 5
    Season with salt, black pepper and cayenne.
  6. 6
    Add in cilantro (if using).
  7. 7
    Cook for about 20-22 minutes or until the rice is cooked.
  8. 8
    Drizzle red enchilada sauce over the rice.

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