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Mexican Rice – Fluffy, Flavorful & Easy One-Pot Recipe

A fluffy, savory, one-pot Mexican rice that’s perfect as a side dish for tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and more. Full of flavor and ready in under 30 minutes!

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup long grain white rice

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

  • ½ small onion, finely chopped

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 cup tomato sauce

  • 1¾ cups chicken or vegetable broth

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ¼ tsp ground cumin

  • Optional: pinch of chili powder or smoked paprika

  • Fresh cilantro and lime wedges for garnish

Instructions

  1. Rinse rice until water runs mostly clear.
  2. Sauté rice in oil until golden. Add onion and garlic.
  3. Stir in tomato sauce, broth, salt, and cumin.
  4. Simmer covered 18–20 min until tender.
  5. Let rest, then fluff with a fork and garnish.
  • Author: Joseph
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner / Side Dish
  • Method: One-pot cooking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten Free