Melinda's Mexican Rice


  
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<h1>Melinda's Mexican Rice</h1>
<h2>Ingredients</h2>
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<li>3 tablespoons vegetable oil</li>
<li>1 cup uncooked long-grain rice</li>
<li>1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic</li>
<li>1/2 teaspoon kosher salt</li>
<li>1/2 teaspoon cumin</li>
<li>1/2 cup tomato sauce</li>
<li>1 (14-ounce) can chicken broth</li>
<li>3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro</li>
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<h2>Directions</h2>
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<li>Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.</li>
<li>Add rice and gently stir until it begins to lightly brown.</li>
<li>Add garlic, salt, and cumin and stir until the rice looks golden.</li>
<li>Add tomato sauce, chicken broth, and cilantro and increase heat to medium-high.</li>
<li>Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.</li>
<li>Simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.</li>
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<h2>Notes</h2>
<p>Serves 4.</p>