Mexican Rice

One of the kids most requested meals is soft tacos. I am usually super lazy and don't serve anything along side them other than the toppings. Tonight something must have come over me because I decided to make Mexican Rice! Here it is.

Recipe:

2 medium tomatoes, cored and peeled
1 onion peeled and cored
1/3 cup oil
2 cups rice, rinsed and drained
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 jalapenos, minced
2 cups chicken broth
1 tbsp tomato paste
salt
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
pepper

Directions:

Process the tomatoes and onions until smooth (it should equal 2 cups).

Heat oil in a dutch oven. Saute rice until golden, stirring frequently. Stir in garlic and 2/3 of the jalapenos. Cook until fragrant.

 

Stir in puree, tomato paste, and broth. Add 1 1/2 tsp salt and bring to a boil.Turn the heat down to low,cover and cook until rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed. 15-20 min. Stir and check after 12min. Fluff rice and stir in chopped fresh cilantro and remaining jalapenos. Taste for salt and pepper.