Most Excellent Mexican Rice

Submitted by CaliforniaJan

"This goes nicely with my Chicken Breasts Con Rajas or any south of the border meal. I have recently been to a talk by Michael Pollan author of "In Defense of Food," who advocates getting away from processed food and today as I was stopping to grab a box of prepackaged Mexican Rice mix I looked at the ingredients and realized this is exactly what he means. This recipe is quick, fresh and definitely not full of preservatives! In a pinch and when tomatoes are out of season, I use canned chopped tomatoes and it still tastes great! Happy Cooking!"

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 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)

directions

1. In a large skillet over medium heat cook the onion in the oil until tender, but not browned, about 3 - 5 minutes.
2. Add the garlic and rice and cook another 3 - 5 minutes, stirring often, until rice is pale yellow.
3. Add the tomatoes, consomme, cumin and salt.
4. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
5. Cover and simmer over very low heat until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, approximately 20 minutes.

Reviews

[Deantini]

This certainly is most excellent! I like the addition of cumin. I did not have beef broth and used chicken broth instead, I am sure it will only be better with beef broth and will try that next time I make it.

 

[fibonacci1123]

Tasted incredible, highly recommended!! I used chicken broth instead of beef broth BUT I cooked and added some diced beef in step 3, and it turned out very well. Just brown the beef beforehand, then add it in.

 

[Sharon123]

I enjoyed this with pinto beans and salsa. I used vegetable stock instead of beef to make it vegetarian. Thanks Jan! Made for PRMR game.

 

[AZPARZYCH]

Great flavor, went well with recipe#326418. I liked having the beef flavor in the rice; so used to using chicken stock to make rice. It had a Mexican flavor with the cumin, but I am glad it was not loaded down with chili powder. Made for Zaar Stars.

 

[CJAY8248]

I made this to go with fajitas tonight and we all liked it very much. It was made exactly as written with fresh on the vine tomatoes. I will use this recipe again! Thanks for sharing.