Restaurant-Style Mexican Rice

Liven up plain white rice with deliciously easy restaurant-style Mexican rice. Its aromatic Mexican-style base with the traditional addition of mixed vegetables will have you going back for seconds!

Step 1

Gather Your Ingredients

Step 2

In a mesh strainer, rinse the rice until the water runs clear and drain well. In a large skillet, heat the oil, add the rice, and cook until the rice starts to appear somewhat glossy.

Step 3

Once browned, add garlic, onion, cumin, bouillon or soup base, and tomato sauce.

Step 4

Stir to mix, and add water and frozen vegetables, and mix again.

Step 5

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer covered until all the liquid is absorbed, about 20 to 25 minutes.

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