Lone Star Rice Recipes

COPYCAT RESTAURANT STYLE MEXICAN RICE

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add rice and cook, stirring constantly, until just golden. Add garlic, cumin, chili powder, pepper and cayenne and cook a few minutes more.
• Stir in onions and cook until onions are tender. Stir in tomato sauce and chicken broth and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until rice is tender. Fluff with a fork. Stir in cilantro.

TEXAS RICE

Steps:

• Combine rice and water in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
• Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons of drippings, crumble and set aside. Add ground beef, green pepper, and onion to the skillet; cook over medium-high heat until the beef is evenly browned. Drain excess grease, and season with salt and pepper.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Place beef and cooked rice into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Stir in the tomatoes, bacon and reserved drippings, mixing until everything is well blended. Spread the shredded cheese over the top.
• Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until cheese is bubbly, and the center is heated through.

LONE STAR RICE

Steps:

• 1. In a skillet, sauté the onion and green pepper in oil for about 2 minutes.
• 2. Add the rice and stir until coated with oil.
• 3. Add the tomatoes, turmeric, cumin, salt, garlic powder and water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer about 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
• 4. Stir in fresh chopped cilantro, and serve.

LONE STAR SPANISH RICE

Steps:

• Cook rice and garlic in oil in a 2 quart saucepan until rice is lightly browned, about 2-3 minutes.
• Add broth, cumin, and oregano; bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and cover tightly. Simmer for 20 minutes.
• Remove from heat and stir in beans.
• Let stand until all liquid is reabsorbed, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in salsa and green onions.