My Easy Spanish Rice recipe or Mexican rice if you like to call it that, is so super simple to make. It’s a perfect side dish with your tacos, enchiladas, burritos, casseroles, and more.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Easy Spanish Rice
Servings: 4
Author: Jen CIncyshopper
Ingredients
3tbspButter
1/2Oniondiced
2cupWhite Long Grain Riceuncooked
15ozTomato Sauce
2 1/2cupChicken Broth
1tspMinced Garlic
1tspOregano
1 1/2tspGround Cumin
3tspChili Powder
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and add onion. Cook until tender.
Add rice and stir to coat. Cook 2-3 minutes until rice is lightly toasted.
Stir in tomato sauce and chicken broth.
Add remaining ingredients, stir and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low.
Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until rice is tender.
Remove from heat and fluff with a fork before serving.
Notes
If you would like some additional flavors, consider topping with a Mexican cheese blend, diced avocados, black olives or a dollop of sour cream.