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Mexican Rice

Cultural Context

Mexican rice, also known as Spanish rice, is a staple side dish in Mexican cuisine, often served alongside beans, meats, and salsas. Its vibrant color and flavor come from the use of tomatoes and spices, making it a popular accompaniment to many meals. The dish has roots in traditional Mexican cooking, influenced by Spanish culinary practices, and is commonly found in households and restaurants across Mexico and beyond.

MexicanMXside
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 yellow onion
4 cloves garlic
ground turkey (or ground beef or ground chicken)
black beans (1 can)
kidney beans (1 can)
tomato sauce (or crushed tomatoes, 1 can)
green chilies (small jar)
drained corn (1 can)
4 cups chicken broth
salt
cumin

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice is more nutritious, while white rice is often less expensive.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth is healthier, while water is a budget-friendly option.

peas

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Green beans are nutritious, while frozen peas are often cheaper.

1

Clean the kitchen by putting things back where they belong.

2

Wash dishes and start the dishwasher.

3

Wipe down the island and sprayers before finishing the dishes.

4

Put a dishwasher pod in the bottom of the dishwasher instead of the pod holder.

5

Use hot water to wash dishes, wearing gloves to protect hands.

6

Prepare taco soup by heating a pan and cooking 1 chopped yellow onion until caramelized.

7

Add 4 cloves of minced garlic to the onions and cook until fragrant.

8

Add ground turkey (or other meat) to the pan and cook until mostly done.

9

Add spices (shown on screen) to the meat mixture.

10

Rinse 1 can each of black beans and kidney beans.

11

Add 1 can of tomato sauce (or crushed tomatoes) to the mixture.

12

Add a small jar of green chilies with juice and 1 can of drained corn to the mixture.

13

Transfer the meat and vegetable mixture to the crockpot.

14

Add 4 cups of chicken broth to the crockpot.

15

Season with salt and a couple pinches of cumin.

16

Stir everything together in the crockpot.

17

Set the crockpot on low for 6 hours.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingtoastingsimmeringfluffing

Equipment Needed

crockpotpan

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

dairy-freegluten-free

Also Known As

Spanish RiceArroz Rojo
Local Name: arroz mexicano

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