Arroz Con Cebolla Rice With Onions Recipe

This beloved Latin American recipe transports you straight to home with its simple yet incredibly flavorful rice dish. Perfectly seasoned rice cooked with savory onions and crispy bacon, it's the ideal side to your favorite grilled meats, especially churrasco steak! This easy-to-follow recipe will have a delicious and comforting meal on your table in under 40 minutes.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 557.7 kcal
Protein 30g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Arroz Con Cebolla Rice With Onions

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Ingredients for Arroz Con Cebolla Rice With Onions

  • 4 slices bacon, finely diced
  • French Onion Soup
  • Long Grain Rice
  • 3 cups water (adjust according to rice package instructions)
  • Onion

How to Make Arroz Con Cebolla Rice With Onions

  1. Dice bacon into fine strips. Cook in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, reserving about 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the pan.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the skillet with the bacon grease. Cook over medium heat until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the onion soup mix, ensuring it's evenly distributed among the onions.
  4. Add the cooked bacon back to the skillet.
  5. Add the rice and stir to combine with the onions and bacon.
  6. Pour in the water, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  7. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover the skillet tightly, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed and the rice is cooked through.
  8. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork and serving. Enjoy with your favorite grilled meats!

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Small additions can make a big impact! Try a sprinkle of fresh herbs, a dash of your favorite spice blend, or a squeeze of citrus just before serving to really enhance the flavors of your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

61 g

Sugar

21g

Fat

36g

Carbs

24g