Spicy Mexican Rice
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
Instructions
- In a saucepot over high heat, combine the water, tomato sauce, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and salt. Bring the mix to a boil, stirring occasionally.
- Add the long grain rice and butter. Stir to combine and melt the butter.
- Reduce the heat to low. Cover the saucepot and let the rice mix simmer, covered, for 18 to 20 minutes.
- Remove the saucepot from the heat and stir well.
- Serve while hot.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with additional ingredients. Spicy Mexican rice is terrific with many additions: black beans, pinto beans, chopped tomato, and cooked peas are just a few ideas to mix into the rice prior to serving.