Mexican Rice is an easy to put together side dish recipe for your favorite night of the week, Taco Tuesday! Of course, the rice recipe can be served every day of the week. With how simple this recipe is, you will find yourself making it often.
Ever need a side dish recipe to go with Enchilada Casserole or Pork Carnitas? We have just the one for you. This easy to make Mexican Rice is loaded with peppers, corn and rice, complete with salsa. The recipe itself only takes about 15 minutes to make so make it alongside the main meal.
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Why you should make this recipe
- It is easy to make.
- The Mexican Rice doesn't take a lot of time to cook.
- It is perfect for Taco Tuesday.
- The salsa in this recipe blends perfect with the rice and how spicy it is depends on you!
Ingredients
- rice - the boil in the bag rice works well for this
- salsa - the spice level depends on your taste
- orange pepper
- corn - frozen
- cheese - optional
- chicken broth - optional
What type of pepper should I use?
I used an orange pepper, as listed above. However, if preferred, a red or green pepper would be delicious as well. A green pepper would add a little more heat to the recipe. The pepper will be diced up and fried in a little bit of olive oil. The pepper just needs to be cooked until softened.
Cooking the rice
The rice needs to be cooked separately then the rest of the ingredients. I feel it makes the recipe completion faster. While the rice is boiling, the pepper can be chopped and fried. Regular rice can be used or boil in the bag rice can be used as well, it is personal preference.
After the rice is cooked, the corn and salsa is added to the frying pan with the pepper and cooked for 3-5 minutes. Then the rice will be stirred in.
This rice was not boil in the bag rice, it was what I had. The rice can be cooked in chicken broth or just water.
Cooking
The rice will be added to the salsa mixture and can cook on medium for 3 minutes or so, until all is covered and incorporated.
Leftovers
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 72 hours.
FAQ
Yes, absolutely! This can be served with tortilla chips if desired or on a tortilla. It can also just be eaten as a side, plain.
Yes! This would be great for a gathering.
Yes, a chopped up white onion would be delicious with this Mexican Rice. Be sure to let the onion and pepper cook together in the oil.
📖 Recipe
Mexican Rice
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Ingredients
- 1 orange bell pepper can use green or red instead
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup salsa heat level depends on taste
- 2 cups water or chicken broth can be used
- 1 cup rice
- ½ cup cheddar cheese optional
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Following package directions, cook rice on stove.
- Wash and dice pepper, removing the core and seeds.
- In a frying pan, heat the olive oil for 1 minute over medium low heat. Add pepper and cook, stirring occasionally for 3 minutes or until the pepper is soft.
- Add the corn and salsa. Stirring often, cook over medium heat for 3-5 minutes. Stir in cooked rice.
- Cook for another 3-5 minutes.
- Serve either as a side or with tortilla chips.
Kim says
You can also add the taco meat right to this recipe to make it a main dish recipe. Sooo good!