Mexican Rice with Crispy Chorizo

Bychefpatty

Mexican Rice with Crispy Chorizo

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Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons grape seed oil
  • ¼ – ½ pound ground chorizo
  • 1 sweet onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 cups long grain rice
  • 1 large tomato, chopped
  • 3 cups chicken stock, or water
  • 1 cup corn, frozen or fresh
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon saffron
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • optional toppings:
  • avocado, cilantro, cotija cheese, lime wedges, pickled onions, tomatoes…

Instructions
 

In a medium, heavy saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat; add the chorizo and cook, stirring, for 1-2 minutes. Transfer cooked chorizo to a paper towel lined plate; set aside.

    Add the onions and bell peppers to pan with chorizo oil and cook; stirring, until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the rice and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the stock, corn, salt, and saffron, and stir well. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook on low heat for 20 minutes.

      Remove from the heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes. Uncover and fluff the rice with a fork (do not use a spoon or rice will get mushy). Top with chorizo and optional toppings (if using). Enjoy!

        Note: Instead of topping chorizo over the rice it can be mixed in with rice before serving.

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