Tex Mex Fried Rice Recipes

TEX-MEX SKILLET FRIED RICE

Steps:

• In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until brown. Drain; return to skillet. Stir in taco seasoning mix and water; heat to simmering over medium heat. Cook 1 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Transfer to large bowl, and set aside; carefully wipe out skillet.
• Add oil to skillet; heat over medium-high heat. Add onions, bell pepper, frozen corn and salt. Cook 7 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender and beginning to brown on edges.
• Add rice and green chiles; cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently to break up rice, until heated through. Stir in beef mixture; cook 1 to 2 minutes longer to heat through.
• Remove from heat. Top with cheese; cover and let stand 1 to 3 minutes or until cheese melts.
• Top with remaining ingredients.

TEX MEX STIR FRY

Steps:

• Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until the oil is very hot, and cook and stir the green and red bell pepper until they are starting to become tender, about 5 minutes. Set the peppers aside.
• Mix flour and taco seasoning in a bowl, and stir in chicken pieces, a few at a time, to thoroughly coat with the flour mixture. Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and cook and stir the chicken until no longer pink and the coating is browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in the bell peppers, black beans, and salsa, and let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes to blend the flavors.
• To serve, sprinkle each portion with Cheddar cheese.

TEX-MEX FRIED RICE

Steps:

• Place a medium skillet over medium-high heat with 2 turns of the pan of oil, about 2 tablespoons. Add the hominy or corn, onion, jalapeño and garlic to the pan, and cook until the veggies are golden brown, 5-6 minutes.
• Add the rice to the pan and continue cooking until the rice is light golden and crispy, 3-4 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the cilantro, tomatoes and hot sauce. Season with salt and pepper and serve warm.

TEX MEX RICE

Steps:

• In a heavy pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and shallots, and sweat until translucent, stirring often. Add the rice to the oil and stir constantly to lightly cook the rice until lightly golden.
• Stir in the chicken broth, tomatoes, carrots, corn, cumin and bay leaf. Season with salt, then cover and cook for 17 to 18 minutes.
• Remove from the heat, fluff the rice with a fork and discard the bay leaf. Garnish with cilantro, and serve.

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.