Tex-Mex rice, a vibrant and flavorful dish, is a delightful fusion of Mexican and American culinary traditions. With its colorful ingredients, aromatic spices, and irresistible taste, this dish is sure to tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the vibrant streets of Texas and Mexico. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a novice in the kitchen, this versatile dish can easily be tailored to your preferences, making it a perfect choice for any occasion. Unleash your culinary creativity and explore the variety of recipes available to find the perfect Tex-Mex rice that will become a staple in your culinary repertoire.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
TEX-MEX FRIED RICE
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 16m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large skillet and brown the sausage meat, breaking it up into small pieces. When starting to brown, add the frozen corn (no need to thaw), onions, bell peppers and jalapenos. Season with the chili powder, salt, red pepper flakes and plenty of black pepper. Cook until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Add the rice and stir-fry until heated through and coated with the vegetable mixture. Add the Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce and lime zest and juice. Stir-fry until the rice is just starting to brown. Add the scallions and stir well so that they are thoroughly mixed in. Serve and garnish with cilantro.
TEX-MEX CHICKEN WITH BLACK BEANS & RICE
I came up with this recipe for my sister who just got her first slow cooker and cooks mostly by throwing canned goods into a pot. It's a delicious go-to recipe for busy days. -Elizabeth Dumont, Boulder, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 5h20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Sprinkle chicken with 1 tablespoon taco seasoning; transfer to a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, soup, onion, chiles and remaining taco seasoning; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 5-7 hours or until chicken is 165° and tender., Prepare rice according to package directions. Stir in beans; heat through. , Remove chicken from cooking juices; stir sour cream into cooking juices. Serve chicken with rice mixture and sauce. Sprinkle servings with cheese, tortilla chips and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 590 calories, Fat 26g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 139mg cholesterol, Sodium 1461mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 38g protein.
TEX-MEX RICE
"My grandmother gave me the recipe for this nicely spiced rice," recalls Kat Thompson of Prineville, Oregon. At 24 cents per serving, it's an economical side dish. "Or add some ground beef for a satisfying skillet meal," she suggests.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute rice and onion in oil until rice is browned and onion is tender. Stir in the water, green pepper, chili powder and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in tomatoes; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 490mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
TEX-MEX CHICKEN AND RICE SOUP
This simplified scratch-made soup is a spicy (but not too spicy) step beyond basic chicken soup. Made with chili powder, cumin, green chiles, corn and tomatoes, there's plenty of flavor to go around. Add rice toward the end of cooking to keep the texture just right, and when it's good and hot, serve with crunchy tortilla chips and a helping of shredded Mexican cheese blend for a hearty, satisfying meal in a bowl.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In 5-quart Dutch oven, melt butter over medium-high heat; season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook chicken in melted butter 6 to 8 minutes, stirring once, until chicken is browned on outside. Using slotted spoon, transfer to bowl; cover and keep warm.
- Add onion and garlic to butter and drippings in Dutch oven; cook over medium-high heat 30 to 60 seconds, stirring frequently, until softened.
- Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes, chili powder and cumin; heat to boiling. Stir in rice, chiles, frozen corn and the browned chicken; return to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 23 to 28 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender.
- Serve soup topped with remaining ingredients.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1020 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g
TEX MEX RICE
Steps:
- In a heavy pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and shallots, and sweat until translucent, stirring often. Add the rice to the oil and stir constantly to lightly cook the rice until lightly golden.
- Stir in the chicken broth, tomatoes, carrots, corn, cumin and bay leaf. Season with salt, then cover and cook for 17 to 18 minutes.
- Remove from the heat, fluff the rice with a fork and discard the bay leaf. Garnish with cilantro, and serve.
TEX MEX RED BEANS AND RICE
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add rice, cover and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- When rice is done, remove it from the stove top. To a medium skillet over medium high heat add oil and bacon and cook 3 minutes to crisp edges of bacon. Add onions and cook 3 minutes to soften. Add beans to heat through, then stir in cooked rice. Season rice and beans with cayenne sauce, salt and pepper, to your taste. Serve rice and beans from the skillet.
TEX-MEX CHICKEN AND RICE
Poultry and freezer basics inspired this deliciously healthy combo. I have a hard time getting my family to eat healthy, but they have no problem cleaning their plates when I serve this dish! -Tracy Long, Bellwood, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine first five ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 3-4 hours. Remove chicken from slow cooker. Cool slightly; shred chicken with two forks. Return meat to slow cooker. Add corn and rice; cook, covered, on low 1 hour longer. , If desired, serve with cheese, sour cream, avocado and olives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 757mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
TEX-MEX BEAN SOUP WITH RICE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper; cook until lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, black beans, pinto beans and 6 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and stir. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes.
- Remove 1/2 cup of the bean mixture to a bowl using a slotted spoon; mash with a fork, then return to the pot along with the rice and 1/4 cup cilantro. Cook until the soup thickens, about 5 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or wrap in damp paper towels and microwave; wrap in foil to keep warm.
- Top each serving of soup with the cheese and the remaining 1/4 cup cilantro. Serve with the warm tortillas.
EASY TEX-MEX RICE
My daughter shared this satisfying rice recipe with me. It's appealing to the eye as well as the taste buds.-Margaret Blair, Lorimor, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 4-5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Transfer to a greased microwave-safe 8-in. square dish. Cover and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes, rotating once. Stir; microwave 1-3 minutes longer or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese. Microwave, uncovered, for 20-30 seconds or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 5 minutes. ,
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TEX-MEX BLACK BEANS & SAFFRON RICE
After tasting this at a neighbor's Super Bowl party one year, I quickly scribbled down the recipe. This is a fairly simple dish to throw together and is a great accompaniment to Tex-Mex style dishes, although this isn't pretending to be any sort of authentic dish from any one particular region. I have made it many times over the years and this is a great dish for a potluck. Mahatma saffron rice comes in shiny yellow foil tubes in the rice section of your grocery store. I usually follow the microwave instructions for preparing the rice. I serve this as a side dish, but I think a Vegetarian who eats dairy would be able to enjoy this as a meal as well.
Provided by HeatherFeather
Categories Black Beans
Time 40m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Prepare the saffron rice according to the package directions,using the amount of oil/butter and water as indicated on the package (I usually use olive oil).
- While the rice is cooking, rinse& drain the black beans in a mesh strainer to remove all the sludgey canning liquid and dump them into a small saucepan.
- Pour the entire contents of the diced tomatoes w/chili peppers,liquid and all,into the same pan with the beans and stir to combine.
- Cover the saucepan with lid,turn on the heat to low, and let bean mixture heat while the rice cooks, stirring occasionally- it should be ready when the rice is done.
- When the rice is fully cooked, pour it into a deep, medium sized casserole dish.
- Pour bean mixture into the center of the rice, leaving a border of the yellow rice peeking out arounds the sides.
- Place the sour cream in the center of the bean mixture in a dollop as a garnish (you can use more if you like).
- Sprinkle shredded Cheddar cheese over the top of the sour cream and over the beans.
- Sprinkle with cilantro leaves (optional) if you like and serve immediately.
- NOTE: If you don't have access to canned diced tomatoes with chilis, then you can substitute an equal amount of chunky salsa, if you like.
- You may wish to provide a bowl of additional sour cream as well as a bowl of more cheese for guests to add extra to each serving, but it isn't necessary.
TEX-MEX RICE AND TWO-BEAN PILAF
From "The PDQ Vegetarian Cookbook" by Donna Klein. Kidney beans or black eyed peas can replace the pinto beans (I used kidney beans as that was what I had on hand). I used 19oz cans as that was also all I had on hand. This turned out better than I expected (it seemed a strange idea to me to put salsa into something I was cooking). I used fresh onion and garlic (the original recipe called for processed).
Provided by emcmonnies
Categories Long Grain Rice
Time 30m
Yield 4 main-dish servings, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a medium deep-sided skillet with a lid, heat the oil over medium heat.
- Add the onion and cook, stirring until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add the rice and garlic and cook, stirring, about 2 minutes.
- Add the water, lentils, pinto beans, corn, salsa, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper; bring to a boil over medium-high heat stirring occasionally.
- Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until the rice has absorbed most of the liquid, about 20 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
SPICY TEX MEX RICE AND CHICKEN CASSEROLE
This casserole is my alternative to a noodle casserole, as my better half is not a big noodle fan. I also get to use my homemade HOT SALSA..this is scrumptious!
Provided by Cassie *
Categories Casseroles
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Gather your ingredients
- 2. Place the rice in the water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes.
- 3. Cook the chicken breast is saucepan; covering them with water. Bring to boil and cook for 20 minutes; or till done.
- 4. When chicken is done; remove from water, when cool enough, shred and add the seasoning, this is not a must, I like the added spice.
- 5. Preheat oven to 350 degree. Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking spray.
- 6. In a medium bowl; combine the cheeses
- 7. In a medium bowl; mix together soup, sour cream, onion, and salsa.
- 8. Layer 1/2 of the rice, 1/2 of the chicken, 1/2 of the soup and salsa mixture, and 1/2 of the cheese mixture in prepared dish. Repeat layers, ending with cheese.
- 9. Bake in preheated oven for about 40 to 45 minutes, or until bubbly.
- 10. Let rest 20 to 30 minutes before serving, to let set up. I serve this with a dollop of sour cream and hot pepper flakes atop for more added heat; and garlic bread. Or perhaps a salad..This is a very versatile and tasty casserole! This freezes well also. I put it on a paper plate and vacuum sealed it. ENJOY!!
TEX-MEX CHICKEN AND RICE
Make and share this Tex-Mex Chicken and Rice recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Redneck Epicurean
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray a 2 quart casserole dish.
- Combine all the ingredients, reserving 3/4 cup of cheese.
- Place in the casserole dish.
- Top with the reserved cheese and cover with foil.
- Bake 25 minutes.
- Uncover and bake until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
TEX-MEX MEXICAN RICE AND BLENDER HOT SAUCE
A dear friend from Mexico taught me how to make this. I have tweaked it to fit my tastes. I fix this for every Mexican dinner.. tacos, enchiladas, etc. I've been asked for this recipe many ,many times.
Provided by 50debbie
Categories Mexican
Time 20m
Yield 2 1/2 cups, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Blender Hot Sauce- Put all ingredients in the blender and liquify until all ingredients are completly chopped. Refrigerate.
- Tex-Mex Rice- Put olive oil in a deep saute pan. Heat. Add onions and begin to saute. Add dry rice and cumin, cook and stir until toasted. Add 3 TBS blender hot sauce,and 1 can chicken broth. Cook until liquid is half gone. Remove from stove and cover . Let sit about 5-8 minutes. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.4, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 600.2, Carbohydrate 59.3, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 3.4, Protein 6.6
PC TEX-MEX CHICKEN & RICE SKILLET
Make and share this Pc Tex-Mex Chicken & Rice Skillet recipe from Food.com.
Provided by kristinawilding
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 28m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- add 1 tsp of the oil to a 12 inch skillet; heat over medium high heath 1-3 minutes or until shimmering. Meanwhile, drain corn; pat dry with paper towels. Add corn to skillet in a single layer. Cook without stirring 5 mintues or until carmelized on one side. Remove corn from skillet; set aside.
- As corn cooks, cut chicken into 1 inch pieces. Combine chicken and seasoning mix in a large bowl. Add chicken to skiller. Cook over medium-high heat 5-7 minutes or until center of chicken is no longer pink, stirring occasionally. Remove chicken from skillet; set aside.
- Add remaning 1 tbsp oil to skillet. Add rice; stir until well coated with oul. Add broth and salsa; bring to a simmer over medium-high heath. Cover skillet; reduce heat to low. Simmer 5 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed.
- To serve spoon chicken over rice mixture in skiller, spinkle with cheese and corn. Cover; let stand 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with cilantro.
TEX MEX RICE SALAD WRAP
Categories Sponsor
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook rice with water according to package directions. Once cooked, set aside to cool slightly.
- Whisk together red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt-free seasoning and lime juice. Combine all the vegetables and toss with dressing to marinate.
- Gently combine marinated vegetables and cheese with rice.
- Serve as a salad or a wrap with lettuce
CHICKEN 'N' RICE (CROCK POT) TEX-MEX
This is a great dish to take to a potluck party. It goes together in a jiffy with a package of taco seasoning mix!
Provided by Cassie *
Categories Chicken
Time 4h10m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Gather ingredients:
- 2. In crock pot, mix together all the ingredients except the chiles and garlic pepper.
- 3. Cover and cook on low setting 4 to 4 1/2 hours, or until the rice is tender and the chicken is white throughout; do not overcook or the rice will be mushy.
- 4. Stir in the green chiles and garlic pepper and serve at once. I edited this recipe to include 2 packets of taco seasoning, enchilada sauce, and season to your own preference. I kept tasting as it was cooking, and added Mexican hot chili powder, cumin, and salt. And I cut the rice from 2 cups to 1 1/2 cups..if you like thick, then use 2 cups. The rice will suck up the liquid, so you may want to add chicken broth, more water, enchilada sauce, salsa, or tomato sauce. After more seasoning, it was delicious!
TEX-MEX RED BEANS AND RICE RECIPE - (4/5)
Provided by carvalhohm
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook rice according to package directions. At the same time, heat the oil in a skillet. Add onions and sauté till tender and translucent. Then add the chili powder and cook 1 minute. Add beans, salsa and water. If the mixture is too thick, add an additional 1/4 cup water. Bring to a light boil, reduce heat and simmer about 5 minutes - longer if the mixture is too watery. Then serve over the rice with a small dollop of sour cream. Serves 3 to 4 people.
TEX-MEX RICE AND BEAN SNACK
"This zesty Southwestern-style dip, served with tortilla wedges, is perfect for tailgating and after-game parties...or for any fun occasion," says Pat Habiger of Spearville, Kansas. "If you're adventurous, you might want to add green chiles or hot peppers."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cut each tortilla into six wedges; arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Spray tortillas with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until crisp; remove to a wire rack to cool., Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook turkey over medium heat until no longer pink. Add the beans, tomatoes, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes or until heated through., Spoon over rice onto a serving platter. Top with turkey mixture, cheese and green onions. Arrange tortilla wedges around edge of platter.
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TEX-MEX CHICKEN 'N' RICE
I took it out of the oven and before I could grab my camera, they were digging into it !! It's a winner.
Provided by Janice Splaha
Categories Casseroles
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Pre heat oven to 350* Mix all ingredients except chicken in a 9X13 baking dish. Top with chicken pieces. Cover, bake at 350* for 40 minutes. Remove cover, top with shredded cheese. return to oven until cheese melts, aprox. 5 minutes.
Tips:
- Use day-old rice. Day-old rice is less sticky and will hold its shape better in the Tex-Mex rice.
- Rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking. This will remove any excess starch and help the rice cook evenly.
- Cook the rice in a flavorful broth. Chicken broth, beef broth, or vegetable broth can all be used to add flavor to the rice.
- Add some spices to the rice. Chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder are all popular spices that can be used to flavor Tex-Mex rice.
- Don't overcook the rice. Overcooked rice will be mushy and bland.
- Fluff the rice with a fork before serving. This will help to separate the grains of rice and make it light and fluffy.
Conclusion:
Tex-Mex rice is a versatile dish that can be served as a side dish, a main course, or a filling for tacos, burritos, and enchiladas. It is also a great way to use up leftover rice. With its bold flavors and easy preparation, Tex-Mex rice is a surefire hit with family and friends.
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