Easy but great tasting recipe for spanish rice?

Answer 1

SPANISH RICE LIKE FROM A RESTAURANT!

1 cup rice
2 cups water
1 tablespoon tomato boullion *
2 tablespoons butter or vegetable oil

This is the way to make Spanish rice just like from a Mexican restaurant. I got this recipe from my latin friend after helping with countless barbecues and parties. This is the way her family has made it for years.
Heat the butter or oil in a skillet on medium heat. When hot, add rice to skillet and let get nice and toasty not burnt, have water ready and just as the rice starts giving off a toasted smell add the water to the pan.

It will sizzle; as it's sizzling, add the tablespoon of tomato bouillon to the skillet and stir. Cover with a lid and let cook just like you would normally, (about 20 minutes).

That is all there is to it, very simple and very easy. You could also add about a 1/4 cup of diced up carrots, corn or green beans if you choose to do so, while the rice is cooking.

*Tomato bouillon can sometimes be found in the ethnic aisle of your local supermarket. If you can't find it there, then try a Mexican market and they should have it.

Answer 2

I'm a full time mom who, when I was working full time (home with new baby now), looked for shortcuts. I wanted something quick and easy after a long day.
Take any of the boxed rice mixes (Rice a Roni, Zatarans etc...) add diced stewed tomatoes and browned ground beef. Voila! My sister in law will make her rice, white, the night before and let it cool in the fridge before adding tomatoes, seasonings and bite sized pork pieces~it's excellent. If you use, like I said~I like short cuts, the pre-seasoned canned tomatoes, you would really only have to add chili powder to taste. My children also like it when I make it with extra meat. They then put the mixture into tortillas and eat with sour cream and cheese!

Answer 3

follow directions for regular white rice, add a little Bijol(yellow coloring and seasoning) find this in the ethnic food section .when rice has about 10 minutes to cook add a package of mixed frozen vegetables and stir them in. you can use green pigeon peas, red beans, black beans but my favorite is the mixed veggies.

Answer 4

Spanish Rice Bake
INGREDIENTS
1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 (14.5 ounce) can canned tomatoes
1 cup water
3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/2 cup chile sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 pinch ground black pepper
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat and transfer beef to a large pot over medium low heat.. Stir in the onion, green bell pepper, tomatoes, water, rice, chile sauce, salt, brown sugar, cumin, Worcestershire sauce and ground black pepper.
Let this simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, then transport this to a 2-quart casserole dish. Press down firmly and sprinkle with the shredded Cheddar cheese.
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10 to 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.
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Spanish Rice Soup
INGREDIENTS
1 pound ground turkey
1 onion, chopped
1 clove crushed garlic
1 (6.8 ounce) package Spanish-style rice mix
1 (14.5 ounce) can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
4 1/2 cups water
DIRECTIONS
Brown turkey, onion, and garlic. Add rice, stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and water; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve hot.
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Spanish Rice Chicken
INGREDIENTS
1 (6.8 ounce) package Spanish-style rice mix
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups hot water
1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into cubes
1 cup salsa
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
DIRECTIONS
In a large skillet over medium heat prepare rice according to package directions, using the butter/margarine to brown the vermicelli and rice to a golden brown. Add the water, chicken, salsa and tomatoes and bring all to a boil. Cover skillet, reduce heat and let simmer for approximately 25 to 30 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed
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Answer 5

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