Easy Authentic Mexican Rice

Ingredients

• 2 cups white rice
• 3 cups water
• 1 chicken bouillon cube or pork bouillon cube or vegetable bouillon cube (1 large or 2 small)
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 4 tablespoons oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon paprika (optional)
• 1/2 tablespoon chili powder (optional)
• 1/2 tablespoon oregano (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin (optional)
• salt and pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Heat water and bullion in separate pot or microwave to make broth.

2. 2

   In separate saucepan add oil and brown rice until rice is golden brown color on medium/high heat.

3. 3

   Add seasonings, garlic, and onion. Be sure to keep stirring rice so it does not burn.

4. 4

   Add broth & tomato sauce. Boil for a second, cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for 25 minutes.

5. 5

   Fluff and garnish with fresh cilantro if you like.

6. 6

   Also, if you have a small can of corn you can add that at the same time when adding broth and tomato sauce -- .