Best South Of The Border Rice Recipes

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SOUTH OF THE BORDER RICE AND BEANS



South of the Border Rice and Beans image

Make and share this South of the Border Rice and Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Boca Pat

Categories     Rice

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon oil
1 onion, chopped
1 red pepper, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1 cup uncooked rice
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed & drained
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 4 oz.divided
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
hot pepper sauce, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler, coat baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In skillet heat oil.
  • Add next 7 ingredients, cook, stirring until tender, 5-6 minutes.
  • Add broth and bring to boil, stir in rice.
  • Reduce heat, cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed about 20 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in beans& 1/2 cup cheese.
  • Cover, let stand 5 minutes, then transfer to baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with remaining cheese and broil until cheese is melted.
  • Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with hot pepper sauce if desired.

SOUTH-OF-THE-BORDER ESSENTIALS: SPANISH RICE II



South-of-the-Border Essentials: Spanish Rice II image

This is my second posting for Spanish rice, and is a variation on the first with less heat, but still a ton of good savory flavor. And it actually has a "ton" of flavor. I weighed it, and it came out at exactly 2,000 pounds (one ton). So, you ready... Let's get into the kitchen.

Provided by Andy Anderson !

Categories     Rice Sides

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

PLAN/PURCHASE
1 Tbsp grapeseed oil
1 Tbsp sweet butter, unsalted
1 c long-grain white rice
2 clove garlic, minced
1/2 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
14 oz fire-roasted tomatoes, 1 can
1 tsp teaspoon ground cumin, or more to taste
1 tsp salt, kosher variety
1/2 tsp white pepper, freshly ground
1 c chicken stock, freshly made, if possible
8 oz tomato sauce, 1 can

Steps:

  • 1. PREP/PREPARE
  • 2. For the best Spanish rice, make sure you run the rice under cold water, until the water runs clear. This helps to eliminate some of the starches, and prevents it from clumping while it cooks. There are recipes where you do not want to rinse the rice, but this is one, where you do.
  • 3. For this recipe I am using a cast-iron skillet; however, any heavy-bottom skillet with a good lid, will work just fine.
  • 4. Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
  • 5. Add the oil and butter to a skillet over medium, heat, allow the butter to melt, and then add the rice.
  • 6. Cook, for 3 minutes, then add the chopped onions, and cook until the onions begin to soften, and the rice begins to brown, about an additional 5 - 6 minutes.
  • 7. Chef's Note: While it is cooking, keep stirring.
  • 8. Add the minced garlic, and stir until fragrant, 30 seconds.
  • 9. Add the cumin, salt, and pepper, and stir for 1 minute.
  • 10. Add the fire-roasted tomatoes, and stir for 1 minute.
  • 11. Add the tomato sauce, and chicken stock, reduce to a simmer, then cover, and cook for 20 minutes.
  • 12. Chef's Tip: If after 20 minutes, the rice still has a bit too much liquid, then cook at a simmer, uncovered, until it reduces to your likes.
  • 13. PLATE/PRESENT
  • 14. Serve as a side dish with your favorite, South-of-the-Border favorites. Enjoy.
  • 15. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

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