Mexican Red Rice

Mexican Red Rice

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup uncooked rice (not instant rice)
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium white onion, chopped
• 2 ripe plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 cup chicken broth or 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt

METHOD

1. 1
   Heat the oil in a heavy skillet. Add the rice and stir over medium-high heat until rice is golden brown.
2. 2
   Add the garlic and chopped onion, and sauté until the onion just begins to brown.
3. 3
   Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, chili powder and salt, lower heat and cover.
4. 4
   Simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until all liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and allow to sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.