When it comes to comfort food, few dishes can beat a warm and flavorful plate of Spanish rice. This traditional dish, often referred to as "mom's Spanish rice", holds a special place in many people's hearts. The combination of tender rice, savory tomatoes, and aromatic spices creates a dish that is both hearty and satisfying. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish to serve at a family gathering, this beloved recipe will surely impress. As you explore the variations and techniques associated with cooking Spanish rice, you'll discover a world of flavors and aromas that will make this dish a staple in your kitchen.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
MOM'S SPANISH RICE
This is very close to the way my Mom made Spanish Rice. This dish was taken to every pot-luck we attended, not because it was what she wanted to take but it was what everyone asked her to bring. This is a very simple dish with only as much spice in it as you want. I am posting it as the very basic recipe. You can add to it what you like to suit your palate. I like to serve this with creamy coleslaw.
Provided by GaylaV
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Brown ground beef, break it up as it browns.
- When the ground beef is taking on colour add in the diced onion and salt and pepper.
- Add in any optional vegetables at this point.
- When onion has softened add the vinegar and brown sugar.
- Add the tomato soup and water, stir well. I start with 1 and 1/2 cups of water, you likely will need to add more as it cooks.
- Adjust the seasoning if you need to.
- Add in the uncooked rice and stir.
- Pour into a casserole dish.
- Bake in oven for 45 -60 minutes, cover for the first 1/2 hour. Check after 1/2 hour and add more water if it seems too dry.
- You want it to be a bit dry in the end, soft but not mushy.
MOM'S SPANISH RICE
My mom is famous for her Spanish rice recipe, the ultimate comfort food. When I want a taste of home, I whip up this dish. Punch up the flavor with a little lime and extra chili powder. -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and pepper over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink and onion is tender, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain., Stir in tomato sauce, tomatoes and seasonings; bring to a boil. Add rice; heat through, stirring occasionally. Garnish with green onions, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 408 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 727mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SPANISH RICE AND CHICKEN
My mother has always been an avid cook, and my sister, two brothers and I were raised on this casserole. When I polled our family to see which recipe I should share, this fresh-tasting, well-seasoned chicken casserole came out on the top of the list. I know you'll enjoy is as much as we do. -Cindy Clark, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°. Place chicken in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine garlic salt, celery salt and paprika; sprinkle over chicken. Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes. , Remove chicken from dish. Combine rice, onion, green pepper and parsley; spoon into pan. In a saucepan, bring broth, tomatoes, chili powder and salt to a boil. Pour over rice mixture; mix well. Place chicken pieces on top. Cover and bake until chicken registers at least 165° and rice is tender, 40-45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Fat 12 g fat (3 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73 mg cholesterol, Sodium 1,448 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30 g carbohydrate, Fiber 2 g fiber, Protein 27 g protein.
MOM'S SPANISH RICE
This is my Mom's Spanish Rice recipe. It's so good, that you can actually eat it by itself as a meal and not as a side-dish.
Provided by Tabascoman77
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Being that I like to cook quick (and so do you, probably), I like to dice, chop, and get everything out and measured and put aside before I even begin the cooking, so dice your onions and chop up the bell peppers. You can leave the seeds of the peppers if you'd like but make sure to de-stem them.
- In a pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped peppers, diced onions, salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, and cayenne. Stir VERY frequently (about 1-2 minutes) and make sure that the all the spices are mixed into the vegetables.
- Immediately, and in a separate pot, prepare your rice according to the package.
- When rice is cooked, add it to the cooking veggies.
- Add the canned tomatoes and stir frequently on medium heat.
- Cook for 30-45 minutes on medium heat, stirring frequently to avoid burning the rice and so that the rice can absorb the tomato, oil, cumin, chili powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
- If you want a variation, add small pieces of cooked hamburger meat (prepared in a separate skillet) to the mix. You can add salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, and cayenne to that, as well, before finally adding it to the mix. If you are a brontosaurus and don't eat meat like your T-Rex friends, skip this step.
- You will know the rice has absorbed everything and that everything is cooked when the rice is golden. (Note: if you believe the rice to taste too salty, gradually add just pinches of sugar until the flavor balances back out; sugar, kids, is a great equalizer -- use it wisely.).
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1018.1, Fat 30, SaturatedFat 4, Sodium 2018.2, Carbohydrate 171.6, Fiber 11.2, Sugar 8, Protein 15.7
MOM'S HAMBURGER SPANISH RICE
My mom always made this for us kids when we were growing up. This is so good, quick and easy. Paired with bread and butter, your set.
Provided by children from A to Z
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 5-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook ground beef, celery and onion.
- Drain off fat.
- Add cooked rice, peas, tomato sauce and soup.
- Cook until peas are done.
- Add salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 542.5, Fat 21.5, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 92.5, Sodium 738.4, Carbohydrate 53.1, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 11.1, Protein 33.1
MOM'S SPANISH RICE
I grew up eating this. It is not highly seasoned despite the descriptor "spanish". Perhaps this is why it worked well to feed 6 kids. My mom canned her own tomatoes which I'm sure made it extra good. This is 3X as good when reheated as leftovers.
Provided by Mom10
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 1h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook rice with water in saucepan with tightly fitting lid. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 12 - 15 minutes until rice is done and water is gone.
- Brown beef with onion. Drain.
- Mix together rice, beef, and tomatoes. Simmer in pan or pour into casserole dish and Bake at 350* for 30 - 40 minutes.
- Top with 1 cup cheese before serving or last 10 minutes in oven. (If desired, you can also stir a cup in before pouring into casserole.).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 47.1, Sodium 457.6, Carbohydrate 28.9, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 5.8, Protein 17.3
SPICY SPANISH-STYLE RICE
This Spanish rice-inspired spicy tomato rice recipe is super easy to make and is always a crowd-pleaser. When was the last time you had Spanish rice? You can substitute paprika for the chili powder.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes Spanish Rice Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Melt butter in a pot over medium-low heat. Stir rice, jalapeno, green onion, and garlic together in the melted butter until rice is completely coated with butter. Add chili powder, cumin, salt, chipotle chile powder, and cayenne pepper; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir chicken stock and tomato sauce into rice mixture. Bring to a simmer, cover the pot, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes. Turn heat off and leave pot covered on the burner for 8 minutes. Remove cover and fluff rice with a fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.6 calories, Carbohydrate 39.1 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 435.5 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality, long-grain rice: This will help ensure that the rice cooks evenly and doesn't become mushy.
- Rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking: This will remove any excess starch and help prevent the rice from sticking together.
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven for cooking the rice: This will help distribute heat evenly and prevent the rice from burning.
- Bring the water or broth to a boil before adding the rice: This will help the rice cook more evenly.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer the rice until it is tender: This will help the rice absorb the liquid and cook evenly.
- Fluff the rice with a fork before serving: This will help separate the grains of rice and make it light and fluffy.
- Feel free to experiment with different seasonings: You can add anything from cumin and chili powder to diced tomatoes and corn to your Spanish rice.
Conclusion:
Spanish rice is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a side dish or main course. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect Spanish rice every time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give Spanish rice a try!
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