Homemade Mexican Rice

This Homemade Mexican Rice is simple to prepare and packed with delicious Mexican flavors. Perfect for parties!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Mexican

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 155kcal

Author Jenny

Cost $15

Equipment

Stove
large pot
cutting board
chef knife
measuring cups
measuring spoons
mixing spoon

Ingredients

2 cups dry white rice I used basmati today, when cooked it's roughly 4 cups
2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
1 cup finely chopped white onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
8 ounces tomato sauce
4 shakes of Cholula or your favorite hot sauce
10 ounce can Rotel mild
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/4 cup salsa I uses Sadies, not as hot Salsa

Instructions

Cook rice according to package directions. Place oil in large pot over medium heat. When hot add onion. Saute for 5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for one minute. Stir in cooked rice then add tomato sauce, cholula, Rotel diced tomatoes, cumin, salt, pepper, lime juice and salsa. Stir to combine and cook until hot. Serve warm.

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