Arroz Pilaf

Submitted by Acerast

"When we cook Tex-Mex this recipe from Cheryl and Bill Jamison is the one we use. It is a fantastic side dish that has it's own wonderful flavor - one that complements and doesn't compete with grilled meats, burritos, stews, tacos....whatever we serve."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium onion, chopped fine
• 1 cup rice, uncooked
• 2 small roma tomatoes, chopped
• 2 teaspoons chili powder (Gebhardt's is great)
• 2 cups beef stock or 2 cups chicken stock
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

directions

1. In a medium saucepan, heat the oil (the Jamisons use peanut oil).
2. Saute the onion and garlic over medium heat until soft.
3. Add the rice, tomatoes, and chili powder; saute another couple of minutes, stirring to coat the rice with oil.
4. Pour in the stock, sprinkle with salt if desired, and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce the heat, cover the pan, and simmer the rice for 15-18 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed.
6. Remove the pan from the heat and let the rice steam, covered for 5-10 minutes.
7. Serve with your favorite Tex-Mex dishes.
8. I have made this ahead for a dinner party and reheated it in the oven before serving.

Reviews

[Lisa1965]

This rice was SO delicious!! I will be making this rice dish many more times. Thanks you so much for posting.

 

[bmcnichol]

This was good and easy to make. I followed the recipe using olive oil and the chicken stock as that is what I had in the fridge. I also cut back on the salt to a 1/2 teaspoon. We all enjoyed this. Made for ZWT5.

 

[FrenchBunny]

This was a very delicious rice dish. Definitely a fluffy rice. I used the peanut oil and about 3 garlic cloves. I chose to use the chicken stock. I really liked this recipe too cause it was real easy to get ready. DD and I really enjoyed this dish . Made it to go with Recipe #215029 Wonderful together. Thanks for the recipe. Made for ZWT5...

 

[Charmie777]

Very very good and easy too!!! I added some garlic salt and pepper right at the end and topped with some cilantro and parsley. Made for ZWT 5.

 

[PalatablePastime]

This had great flavor and was every bit light and fluffy, not some gummy goo. We had this with Baja style fish tacos and it was wonderful. Perfect! 5*+++++ Thank you.