Mexican Red Rice

Mexican Online Only servings6 addedJuly 2019

• 1 cup uncooked rice
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium white onion, chopped
• 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 1 cup chicken (or beef) broth
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• ¾ teaspoons salt

1. Heat the oil in a heavy skillet. Add the rice and stir over medium-high heat until rice is golden brown.
2. Add the garlic and chopped onion, and sauté until the onion just begins to brown.
3. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, chili powder and salt, lower heat and cover.
4. Simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until all liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and allow to sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.