Simple Tex Mex Rice Recipes

SPEEDY TEX-MEX RICE

Steps:

• Cook rice according to pack instructions, then drain. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a frying pan. Add the sliced peppers and fajita seasoning, and cook for 1 min until fragrant.
• Stir through the rice and beans, and heat until piping hot. Mix the remaining oil, lime juice, coriander and some seasoning into the pan and serve.

TEX-MEX RICE

Steps:

• Chop Onion finely and set aside.
• Heat Olive Oil (or Butter) in large skillet over low-medium heat, add chopped onion and rice. Stir occasionally.
• Saute until rice is golden.
• Place Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies in food processor and chop. This should create approximately 2 cups Tomatoes and Chilies. Add water to make 3 cups total. Pour into skillet with rice. Add Salt, Chili Powder, and Cumin Powder.
• Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
• Consume, because that's why you made it, you. LOL!

TEX-MEX RICE

Steps:

• In a heavy pot, cook garlic in oil over high heat until browned, stirring often.
• Discard garlic cloves.
• Add rice to infused oil and reduce heat to medium high.
• Stirring constantly, brown rice.
• Add broth, salsa, carrots and corn and reduce heat to low.
• Cover and cook for 20 minutes.
• Fluff rice before serving.

TEX-MEX RICE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute rice and onion in oil until rice is browned and onion is tender. Stir in the water, green pepper, chili powder and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in tomatoes; heat through.

SIMPLE TEX-MEX RICE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a medium-sized saucepan.
• Heat over medium-high heat until water begins to boil.
• Cover saucepan with tight fitting lid, and reduce heat to low.
• Cook over low heat for 15 minutes without removing lid or stirring.
• After 15 minutes, remove lid and fluff rice with a fork.
• ~NOTE~The amount of taco seasoning can be adjusted to your taste. I use Penzey's "bold taco seasoning".

EASY TEX-MEX CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• In a deep skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the garlic, onion, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper and turmeric. Cook, stirring often, until the onion is soft and the spices are toasted, about 3 minutes.
• Pour in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes and green chiles, chicken and both bags of rice. Stir together and cook until the rice is heated through and beginning to absorb some of the liquid, about 5 minutes. Turn the heat to low and sprinkle the pepper jack over the top. Cover with a lid and allow the cheese to melt completely, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Sprinkle over the cilantro and serve.

SOUTH TEX-MEX RICE

Steps:

• In a large skillet set over medium heat, heat the oil until shimmering, about 2 minutes. Add the rice and serranos, and cook, continually stirring, until lightly browned, taking care not to burn the rice, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Add the stock (it will make a loud sizzling noise, so stand back a bit), the onion, tomato, cilantro, bell pepper, cumin, garlic, salt and pepper. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Taste the juice with a spoon and season to your liking.
• Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. (Do not uncover during cooking.) Remove the serranos and discard. Fluff and serve, garnished will a little more cilantro.

TEX-MEX GROUND TURKEY AND RICE SKILLET

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package directions.
• While the rice cooks, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add in the ground turkey, onion, and garlic and cook until the turkey is no longer pink.
• Stir in the rice, beans, beef broth, tomato sauce, tomatoes, corn, chili powder, salt, cumin, and ground pepper. Let cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes to let the flavors really come together.
• Top with shredded cheese and let cook for 2-3 more minutes or until cheese is melted.
• Garnish with your favorite toppings - tomatoes, shredded lettuce, salsa, sour cream, etc.