Best Moms Mexican Rice Recipes

MOM'S MEXICAN RICE

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Everyone I know loves my mom's rice. It's full of flavor and can be sniffed a mile away. She always has to make a double batch for any get together because it goes FAST! I like to eat this with beans, or with lots of lemon. I sometimes also mix in some chicken and make it a single dish meal!

Provided by Rubi5236

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 3 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup white rice or 1 cup brown rice
1 -2 garlic clove (minced)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil or 1 tablespoon olive oil
6 ounces tomato sauce (the small can)
1/4-1/2 white onion (regular size- sliced or chopped)
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon (or 1 cube)
1 tablespoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon ground pepper
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
1/2 cup peas
1/2 cup carrot
1 tablespoon lemon pepper
1/4 cup bell pepper

Steps:

Over medium heat, brown rice with oil, garlic and onion. Make sure not to burn the rice; it will be just a little toasted.
Add the tomato sauce PLUS 2-3 cans of water (more water for the brown rice). Add the cumin and the chicken bullion but go easy on the bullion because it can be salty if you put too much. You may add the optional items depending your taste buds.
Blend ingredients and bring mixture to boil for about 3 minutes then cover and set to a low simmer for about 20-30 minutes. Don't lift the lid (unless you smell it burning).
Let stand for another 15 minutes to make sure it gets soft and fluffy. (When serving, add fresh lemon juice but don't add it while cooking -- it will alter the flavor and might make it too bitter.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.6, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 264.7, Carbohydrate 47.8, Fiber 4, Sugar 4.2, Protein 5.5

MOM'S SPANISH RICE

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My mom is famous for her Spanish rice recipe, the ultimate comfort food. When I want a taste of home, I whip up this dish. Punch up the flavor with a little lime and extra chili powder. -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, drained
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2-2/3 cups cooked brown rice
Chopped green onions, optional

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and pepper over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink and onion is tender, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain., Stir in tomato sauce, tomatoes and seasonings; bring to a boil. Add rice; heat through, stirring occasionally. Garnish with green onions, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 727mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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