Jul 14 2026

Arroz Texano Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Make Arroz Texano Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Grains and Legumes

Vegetables

Spices and Seasonings

Liquids

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Rinse the Rice

    In a fine mesh sieve, rinse the long-grain white rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and prevents the rice from becoming gummy.

  2. 2

    Chop Vegetables

    Dice the onion, bell pepper, and tomato. Mince the garlic. Set all chopped vegetables aside for later use.

  3. 3

    Measure Spices

    In a small bowl, combine cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and set aside.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Sauté Vegetables

    In a large skillet or pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and bell pepper, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 1 minute.

  2. 5

    Add Tomatoes and Corn

    Stir in the diced tomato and frozen corn into the skillet. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the tomatoes start to soften.

  3. 6

    Combine Rice and Beans

    Add the rinsed rice and cooked black beans to the skillet. Stir to combine all the ingredients evenly.

  4. 7

    Add Broth and Spices

    Pour in the chicken broth and sprinkle the spice mixture over the rice. Stir to ensure the rice is evenly coated.

  5. 8

    Cook the Rice

    Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet and let it simmer for about 20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.

Finishing Touch

  1. 9

    Fluff and Garnish

    Once the rice is cooked, remove the skillet from heat. Let it sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and mix in the chopped cilantro before serving.

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