Mexican Rice

Name: Mexican Rice
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 cups water; 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles; 1 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup shredded Cheddar

10 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups long-grain rice
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cups water
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles
1 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded Cheddar

Directions

1

In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
2

Add the rice, onion, peppers, and garlic.
3

Cook until the rice is browned and vegetables are tender.
4

Stir in the water, tomatoes, chili powder, and salt and bring to a boil.
5

Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the rice is tender, about 15 to 17 minutes.
6

Stir in the cheese and transfer to a serving bowl.