A hearty and nutritious slow-cooked Mexican rice dish with black beans, veggies, and spices.

Prep Time
15min
Cook Time
6hr 0min
Total Time
6hr 15min
Crockpot Mexican Rice recipe

Ingredients

6 Servings
(1 serving = 1 bowl)

Main Ingredients

  • 2cups
    brown rice
  • 1can
    black beans
  • 1can
    crushed tomatoes
  • 2clove
    garlic
  • 1piece
    leek
  • 1piece
    red bell pepper
  • 1piece
    yellow bell pepper
  • 1piece
    red onion

Spices

  • 1tsp
    cumin
  • 1tsp
    smoked paprika
  • 1tsp
    onion powder
  • 1tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1/2tsp
    red pepper flakes
  • 1tsp
    salt

How to make Crockpot Mexican Rice

Layer The Ingredients

  1. In your slow cooker, layer the brown rice, crushed tomatoes, half a can of water, black beans, garlic, spices, and all the veggies.

    Step 1.1: In your slow cooker, layer the brown rice, crushed tomatoes, half a can of water, black beans, garlic, spices, and all the veggies
    Step 1.2: In your slow cooker, layer the brown rice, crushed tomatoes, half a can of water, black beans, garlic, spices, and all the veggies

Cook Low And Slow

  1. Slow cook on low for 3 to 4 hours.

    Step 2.1: Slow cook on low for 3 to 4 hours
  2. Stir the mixture, put the lid back on, and continue cooking for 1 to 2 more hours until the rice and veggies are cooked.

    Step 2.1: Stir the mixture, put the lid back on, and continue cooking for 1 to 2 more hours until the rice and veggies are cooked

Serve

  1. Serve warm over a bed of greens with a touch of sour cream.

Tips & Tricks

  1. You can use wild rice or a blend for a different texture.

  2. If using dry black beans, cook them separately before adding to the slow cooker.

  3. Tomato sauce can be used instead of crushed tomatoes for a smoother texture.

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