Spanish Rice. How To Make Homemade Spanish Rice/Mexican Rice. Whatever You Call It, We've Got The Best And Easiest Spanish Rice Recipe You Can Find. It Tastes Like It Came Straight From The Restaurant.
This classic Mexican-style Spanish Rice (also called arroz rojo) has all the crucial elements: tomato (in the form of tomato sauce), onion, garlic, and of course, rice. We opted for garlic powder for ease. Spanish rice is the perfect accompaniment to Mexican foods, chicken, or just about anything. You can have Spanish Rice using 6 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you cook it.
Ingredients of Spanish Rice
- It's 2 Cups of uncooked white rice.
- You need 2 Cups of chicken broth.
- You need 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- You need 2-14.5 oz. of cans stewed or diced tomatoes.
- It's 1/4 of large onion diced.
- Prepare 1 of hint of garlic.
Best Spanish rice I have ever made. I think even better than our local mexican restaurant. You'll find my easy Spanish rice is better than any found in grocery stores. Best of all, it can be prepared in the same amount of time as those so-called "quick and easy" boxes.
Spanish Rice step by step
- Place oil in pan and heat. I use an 8 qt. kettle or 3 qt. skillet. (You will need a lid).
- Brown rice well in pan while stirring. After the rice has browned, stir in your diced onion and garlic. Saute for a minute..
- Add 1 can of tomatoes and all of chicken broth to rice. Stir. Cover. Let simmer for 20 minutes..
- Uncover and stir in 2nd can of tomatoes while rice is still hot..
- Season to your liking with salt and pepper. Rice should be firm, but not dry..
- OPTIONAL: I like to add one 14oz can of black beans at the very last that have been rinsed with warm water..
How to Make Spanish Rice and Beans Video. And the best part about beans and rice? When you put them together they become a complete protein, meaning together they contain all the essential amino. In this video I will be teaching you how to make My Homemade Spanish Rice. Easy Spanish Rice, also called Mexican Rice, that tastes just like your favorite restaurant side dish with with an Spanish Rice (Mexican Rice).