Easy Authentic Mexican Rice

Name: Easy Authentic Mexican Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2-3 Tablespoons oil (, I use canola or olive oil); 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice; 1/2 cup onion (, finely diced); 2-3 cloves garlic (, minced); 3 cups chicken broth (, or water (see notes)); 3/4 cup tomato sauce; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (or taco seasoning) (, plus more to taste); 1 teaspoon Kosher salt (, plus more to taste)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:30min

This easy Mexican rice is full of authentic restaurant quality taste and is so simple to make! It's the perfect side dish to any of your favorite Mexican meals.

Updated at: Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:07:03 GMT