Restaurant Style Mexican Rice
This restaurant-style Mexican rice recipe brings the authentic taste of your favorite Mexican restaurant right into your home. It’s a flavorful side dish made with rice, tomato sauce, garlic, cumin, and cilantro. Perfectly paired with tacos, enchiladas, or grilled meats, this dish is easy to prepare, quick to cook, and a hit with the whole family. Make it ahead and enjoy the leftovers all week long!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 cups long-grain rice
1/4 cup oil
8 oz tomato sauce
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
3 teaspoons salt
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
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In a large frying pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
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Add the rice and cook until it turns golden brown, stirring occasionally.
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Stir in the chicken broth, tomato sauce, salt, garlic, cumin, and black pepper.
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Mix everything together, then cover the pan with a lid.
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Reduce heat to medium-low and let it simmer for about 35-40 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed.
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Fluff the rice with a fork, stir in the chopped cilantro, and serve. For an extra touch, sprinkle Cotija cheese on top.
Notes
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To make this vegetarian, swap the chicken broth for vegetable broth.
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For extra spice, add chopped jalapeños or chili powder.
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This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for 3-4 days.
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Leftovers can be frozen for up to a month.
Find it online: https://recipesbyjanet.com/restaurant-style-mexican-rice/
