Texas Style Spanish Rice Recipes

AUTHENTIC SPANISH RICE RECIPE

Steps:

• Saute rice in 3 tablespoons of oil on medium heat until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes). Stir constantly to brown the rice evenly.
• Add the onion,garlic, and bell pepper and saute 1 minute.
• Add the diced tomato and cook slightly.
• Add the chicken bouillon and stir just to coat the rice.
• Immediately add about 1 1/4 cups of the hot water, reserving some liquid to add back later as needed. Stir the rice and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until tender. Check the rice at 15 minutes to add more water and/or adjust the temperature as needed.
• Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

EASIEST TEXAS-STYLE SPANISH RICE RECIPE

Steps:

• Rinse rice in a sieve until water runs clear to wash away extra starches.
• Sauté onion & garlic in a little oil or bacon grease until translucent - about 3 minutes.
• Add rinsed rice and stir & cook with onions until rice is lightly tan.
• Add salsa and broth and stir to combine.
• Bring to a simmer and then cover pot
• Simmer until broth is absorbed, about 15-20 minutes
• Fluff with a fork and serve.

TEXAS STYLE PESTO WITH PORK TENDERLOIN AND SPANISH RICE

Steps:

• Prepare the pesto by combining all of the ingredients in a food processor and blending well. Set aside until ready to use.
• To prepare the Spanish rice, heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Saute the onions, bell peppers, and garlic, and cook for approximately 5 minutes. Add the chicken stock and rice to the pot and stir gently. Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a hot skillet, sear all of the pork tenderloins to seal in the juices and finish cooking in the oven for 30 to 45 minutes. When ready, slice against grain of meat and serve.
• To plate, place a spoonful of the rice on a plate, top with slices of pork tenderloin, and drizzle some of the pesto on top of the pork. Garnish with 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.

SOUTH TEXAS SPANISH RICE

Steps:

• Saute garlic and onions with cumin, salt, & pepper.
• Add rice and brown. It should take 2-4 minutes stirring frequently.
• Add chili powder; stir well.
• Add undrained Ro-tel tomatoes. Let sit on heat for 2-3 minutes.
• Add water, bring to boil, reduce to good simmer, cover, and cook 17-20 minutes.
• Remove from heat, stir, cover, and let sit 5 minutes.