Best 12 Easy Crock Pot Spanish Rice Recipes

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Crock pot spanish rice is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love. This versatile dish can be served as a main course, a side dish, or even a hearty breakfast. So, gather your ingredients, grab your slow cooker, and let's dive into the world of flavors with this easy crock pot spanish rice recipe!

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

CROCK POT SPANISH RICE



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Fantastic Crock Pot Spanish Rice recipe from Gooseberry Patch's Slow Cooker Fall Favorites.

Provided by Aunt Lou

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 Cup Long Cooking Rice (Long Grain- uncooked)
1 Cup Water
1 Onion (chopped)
1 Green Bell Pepper (chopped)
1 Clove Garlic (minced, or 1/4 tsp Freeze Dried Garlic)
1 tsp Chili Powder
1 tsp Ground Cumin
1/2 tsp Salt
14.75 oz Can Diced Tomatoes with Lime Juice and Cilantro

Steps:

  • Combine everything in a greased slow cooker except the Red Gold tomatoes and mix well.
  • Add tomatoes over rice.
  • Cover and cook on low for 1-3 hours.

CROCK POT SPANISH RICE



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Make and share this Crock Pot Spanish Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Twolittledudesmommy

Categories     White Rice

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup taco seasoning
1/2 cup salsa
2 cups water
2 cups Minute Rice
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Mix the taco seasoning, lemon jucie and salsa into the water. Pour into crock pot and add in rice. Set on low and cook for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.1, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 416.4, Carbohydrate 42.9, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 1.6, Protein 4.2

EASY SPANISH RICE



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This recipe has been told to me by my girlfriends MIL from Mexico. I had to measure the ingredients. Never before have they been measured, always a 'handful of this and equal parts of this' until it looked right. I hope you enjoy it. It has become a family favorite in our home. I am always asked to make it!

Provided by Arizona Desert Flower

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Spanish Rice Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ cups long-grain rice
3 cups water
2 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
1 cup chopped onion
¾ cup chopped fresh cilantro, or more to taste
1 tablespoon tomato bouillon with chicken flavoring (such as Knorr®), or more to taste

Steps:

  • Place a pot over medium-heat heat; add oil and heat until oil shimmers slightly. Pour rice into the hot oil, stirring constantly, until rice is golden to dark brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix water, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and bouillon into rice. Bring to a boil. Turn off heat and cover pot tightly with a lid. Leave pot covered on hot burner until rice has absorbed all the liquid, about 20 minutes. Adjust seasonings as needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.3 calories, Carbohydrate 30.4 g, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 18 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

QUICK AND EASY SPANISH RICE



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This recipe is a simple Spanish rice that is quick and easy and tastes delicious. The vegetable juice and the taco seasoning add more flavor to this dish.

Provided by Ruth Schwab

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Spanish Rice Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

¼ cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cups uncooked instant rice (such as Minute®)
2 ¼ cups chicken broth
1 cup vegetable juice (such as V8®)
1 ½ teaspoons taco seasoning

Steps:

  • Cook and stir onion, garlic, and vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until onions are softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir rice into onion mixture and cook, stirring often, until rice becomes slightly opaque, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Stir chicken broth, vegetable juice, and taco seasoning into rice mixture and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer over low heat until rice has absorbed most of the liquid, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.4 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 168.8 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

SLOW-COOKER SPANISH RICE



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Here's an economical dish with authentic Tex-Mex taste. Even the little ones will go for this Spanish rice. -Sharon Tipton, Casselberry, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
2 medium onions, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 cups uncooked converted rice (not instant)
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder
Dash pepper
1-1/2 cups water
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook beef, onions, pepper and celery 7-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain and transfer meat mixture to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Add next eight ingredients., Cook, covered, on low until rice and vegetables are tender, 4-5 hours, stirring once. Top with olives and cheese before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 632mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

SLOW COOKER SPANISH RICE



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Easy, quick Spanish rice in a slow cooker.

Provided by CHILLIE72

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Spanish Rice Recipes

Time 6h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds ground beef or chuck
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
2 green bell peppers, chopped
1 cup water
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 onions, chopped
1 cup uncooked converted rice
2 ½ teaspoons salt
2 ½ teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Place ground beef in a large skillet. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Transfer beef to a slow cooker.
  • Combine tomatoes, green pepper, water, tomato sauce, onions, rice, salt, chili powder, and Worcestershire sauce in the slow cooker. Stir thoroughly. Cover and cook on Low until rice is tender, 6 to 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Carbohydrate 38.1 g, Cholesterol 68.6 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 22.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 1428.7 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

EASY SLOW COOKER SPANISH RICE



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I'm constantly asked to make this tasty dish and why not? It is a hearty meal in itself, perfect for game day or when you don't want to spend all day in the kitchen. I will usually serve it with cheesy homemade garlic bread.

Provided by swtjenna

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Spanish Rice Recipes

Time 3h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds ground beef
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 green bell peppers, chopped
1 cup water
2 yellow onions, chopped
1 cup converted raw rice
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons chili powder
½ teaspoon hot sauce, or to taste
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until lightly browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard fat.
  • Transfer beef to a slow cooker. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, green bell peppers, water, onions, rice, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, and hot sauce. Cook on High until rice is tender, about 3 hours. Serve in bowls and top with Cheddar cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.1 calories, Carbohydrate 31.5 g, Cholesterol 85.8 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 660.1 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

EASY CROCK POT SPANISH RICE



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Make and share this Easy Crock Pot Spanish Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by thomas pirkle

Categories     Weeknight

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 slices bacon, preserve drippings
1 lb ground beef
1 bell pepper, chopped
1/2 onion, chopped
4 tablespoons chili powder (or more)
1/2 cup of pace picante salsa
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon salt
2 (15 ounce) cans Hunts tomato sauce
2 cups blue ribbon parboiled rice (Found in a box)
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • Mix the sauce and vegetable and spices in large crock pot.
  • Set crock pot to high.
  • While that is heating brown the ground beef and cook the bacon.
  • When it begins to boil add the ground beef and bacon with bacon dripping.
  • Allow it to return to a boil.
  • Then add the rice and cover and cook one half hour or until the rice is tender.
  • Serves 8 hearty appetites.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.4, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 50.1, Sodium 1721.9, Carbohydrate 30.1, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 10.6, Protein 15.9

CROCK POT SPANISH RICE



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Make and share this Crock Pot Spanish Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rose J

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 6h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs lean ground chuck
2 green peppers, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 cup water
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 cup rice (not Minute Rice)

Steps:

  • Brown beef in skillet and drain off fat. Put all ingredients in crock-pot. Stir thoroughly. Cover and cook on low 6 to 8 hours or high 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414.4, Fat 21.4, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 973.1, Carbohydrate 30.4, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 6, Protein 24.5

SPANISH RICE



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You'll find my easy Spanish rice is better than any boxed mix in grocery stores. Best of all, it can be prepared in the same amount of time as those so-called "quick and easy" boxes. -Anne Yaeger, Washington, DC

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 cups uncooked instant rice
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup boiling water
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add rice; cook and stir until lightly browned. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until the liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 10-15 minutes. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 886mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CROCK POT BEEFY SPANISH RICE



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Found on the Web in response to the question, "Can rice be cooked in the crock pot?" I have not (yet) tried this myself.

Provided by Lennie

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 8h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs lean ground beef
2 medium onions, chopped
2 green bell peppers, chopped
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup water
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 cup long grain rice

Steps:

  • Brown beef in a skillet and drain off fat; place beef in crock pot.
  • Add remaining ingredients to crock pot and stir well.
  • Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours.

CROCK POT STEAK & SPANISH RICE



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Make and share this Crock Pot Steak & Spanish Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by byZula

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 3h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lbs ground chuck or 2 lbs beef round steak
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon chili powder (or to taste)
2 teaspoons seasoning salt (to taste)
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 cups raw rice, converted
3 celery ribs, chopped
shredded monterey jack cheese (optional) or cheddar cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Brown beef in skillet and drain well. Combine all ingredients in Crock pot and stir well.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 5 to 7 hours or on HIGH for about 3 hours.
  • Sprinkle with shredded cheese just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550.2, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 98.3, Sodium 921.9, Carbohydrate 69.5, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 11.6, Protein 36.2

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh vegetables, flavorful spices, and long-grain rice will make a big difference in the final dish.
  • Brown the rice before cooking: This adds a nutty flavor and helps prevent the rice from sticking together.
  • Use a flavorful broth: Chicken broth, beef broth, or vegetable broth will all work well.
  • Add some salsa or diced tomatoes: This will give the rice a nice tangy flavor.
  • Don't overcook the rice: Rice should be cooked through but still have a slight bite to it.

Conclusion:

This easy crock-pot Spanish rice is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a side dish or main course. It's also a great way to use up leftover rice. The recipe is simple to follow and can be easily customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this crock-pot Spanish rice a try.

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