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July 15, 2016 by: Jennifer Priest

Mexican Rice Recipe (Arroz Rojo) #SaboreaTuVerano

Inside: How to make perfect Mexican Rice, also known as Spanish Rice or Arroz Rojo, like my abuela made. This is better Mexican Rice than any restaurant style!!

This post has been sponsored by Mirum Shopper. All opinions are 100% mine.

Everybody makes their spanish rice or Mexican rice recipe differently, in their own way.

My grandmother was from New Mexico and she always made hers with peas in it. I imagine that was to make the meal go further on their frugal budget with four kids at home.

I make the same recipe for my family, but with a twist; I add Knorr Caldo de Tomate Con Sabor De Pollo to the water.

The rice is more flavorful and has a creamier texture than using water alone. We love eating this rice with enchiladas or ground beef tacos, two more recipes I'll be sharing later this month.

Now, let's talk about this Mexican rice!

The best Spanish Rice Recipe Ever

Use Knorr Caldo de Tomate Con Sabor De Pollo bouillon cubes to make your summer dishes more flavorful - like this BEST Mexican Rice Recipe at jenniferppriest.com

When I was growing up and we would make this rice, everyone would rave about how it was the “best Spanish rice” they'd ever had.

Well, we made it even better!

Mexican Rice with Veggies

When you order Spanish Rice or Mexican Rice in a restaurant, it doesn't have peas in it. I've never seen anyone else but my family add peas and if you don't like peas, you don't need to use them.

My sister uses frozen mixed vegetables, the ones chopped in small cubes.

I like to use peas like my grandma used because of the memories and I think it tastes better. You don't have to use any vegetables at all if you prefer.

Get Knorr bouillon in Walmart and make your favorite mexican food dishes even more flavorful!

One of the other changes I made was to use olive oil instead of vegetable oil.  And I add Knorr Caldo de Tomate Con Sabor De Pollo to the water instead of using plain water to cook the rice.

You can pick up all of the ingredients for this recipe at your local Walmart.

Use Knorr Caldo de Tomate Con Sabor De Pollo to make your summer dishes more flavorful - like this BEST Mexican Rice Recipe at jenniferppriest.com

Secret Ingredient Mexican Rice Recipe

Ingredients to make the BEST Spanish Rice! Use Knorr Caldo de Tomate Con Sabor De Pollo to make your summer dishes more flavorful - like this BEST Mexican Rice Recipe at jenniferppriest.com

Secret Ingredient Mexican Rice Recipe

Watch this video to see how this recipe all comes together:

How to make Mexican Rice

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Here's how to prepare this Mexican Rice Recipe:

    1. Heat 1 cup of water and add 1 cube of Knorr Caldo de Tomate Bouillon (Tomato Bouillon w/ Chicken Flavor). Break up the bouillon with a fork and stir until dissolved completely. Set aside.
    2. In a sauce pan, heat the oil.
    3. Add the onion and garlic, cooking until translucent.
    4. Add the rice. Stir constantly to toast the rice and avoid burning it.
    5. Once the rice has a golden brown color, add the tomato sauce, prepared bouillon, and water.
    6. Cover and cook on low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the rice from sticking.
    7. Once the water has reduced by 80%, stir in half of the 13 oz. bag of frozen peas. Cover and continue cooking until all the water has evaporated.
    8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Make your spanish rice even better! Use Knorr Caldo de Tomate Con Sabor De Pollo to make your summer dishes more flavorful - like this BEST Mexican Rice Recipe at jenniferppriest.com

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Mexican Rice Recipe (Arroz Rojo) #SaboreaTuVerano

Print Recipe

★★★★★

5 from 2 reviews

Authentic Mexican Rice or Arroz Rojo.

  • Author: Jennifer Priest
  • Prep Time: 5 min
  • Cook Time: 20 min
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Side
  • Method: Stove Top
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

• 1 cube of Knorr Caldo de Tomate
Bouillon (Tomato Bouillon w/ Chicken
Flavor)
• 2 cups of medium grain rice
• 3 cups of water
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1/2 small onion, diced
• 13 oz. bag of frozen peas
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Heat 1 cup of water and add 1 cube of Knorr Caldo de Tomate Bouillon (Tomato Bouillon w/ Chicken
Flavor). Break up the bouillon with a fork and stir until dissolved completely. Set aside.
2. In a sauce pan, heat the oil.
3. Add the onion and garlic, cooking until translucent.
4. Add the rice. Stir constantly to toast the rice and avoid burning it.
5. Once the rice has a golden brown color, add the tomato sauce, prepared bouillon, and water.
6. Cover and cook on low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the rice from
sticking.
7. Once the water has reduced by 80%, stir in half of the 13 oz. bag of frozen peas. Cover and continue
cooking until all the water has evaporated.
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup
  • Calories: 115
  • Sugar: 3.5 g
  • Sodium: 168.9 mg
  • Fat: 2.9 g
  • Carbohydrates: 19.3 g
  • Protein: 3.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 2.9mg

Keywords: Mexican Food, Rice, Side Dish

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For more flavorful dishes, try Knorr Caldo de Tomate Bouillon (Tomato Bouillon w/ Chicken Flavor) in place of water alone. Make your favorite dishes, better!

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What's your favorite way to eat Spanish Rice or Mexican Rice?

Let me know in the comments section!

 

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Comments

  1. Erin Sipes says

    July 22, 2016 at 12:37 pm

    This looks so easy, I’ve never tried making Mexican Rice. And, of course there needs to be peas!

    Reply
  2. malia says

    July 23, 2016 at 7:57 pm

    This looks gorgeous and YUMMY!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  3. Mack says

    September 8, 2016 at 1:08 pm

    I can’t find tomato bullion with chicken flavor…. can I use vegetable bullion?

    Reply
    • Jennifer Priest says

      September 8, 2016 at 5:49 pm

      Hello, They have it at every Walmart – it is also called “Caldo De Tomate Con Pollo”. Look for the little yellow box that’s Knorr.

      Reply
  4. Mandi says

    January 29, 2017 at 2:22 pm

    This is just how my family makes it! I just made your recipe and it was delicious ! Thanks for sharing .

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  5. Molly says

    February 19, 2017 at 8:50 am

    Hello! This looks so good – could I make it with brown rice? And just cook for longer?

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Jennifer Priest says

      February 19, 2017 at 1:08 pm

      Sure!

      Reply
  6. Crystal says

    May 19, 2017 at 2:40 pm

    How many cubes did you use? Was it 1C. rice with 2C water with 2 cubes? I couldn’t find the powder so I wanted to be sure it wasn’t too much

    Reply
    • Jennifer Priest says

      May 22, 2017 at 9:12 am

      I’d use one cube probably – they are condensed.

      Reply
  7. Claire says

    September 16, 2017 at 8:19 am

    What if I only have long grain rice will the recipe be the same

    Reply
    • Jennifer Priest says

      September 19, 2017 at 8:17 am

      The recipe should work just fine 🙂

      Reply
  8. Chris Hains says

    March 29, 2020 at 4:45 pm

    When do you add the cumin?

    Reply
  9. Kari Sal says

    October 9, 2020 at 5:41 am

    My grandma used to add peas and carrots. My mom likes to use corn. They both taste delicious.

    Reply

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