RO*TEL Across America Recipe Contest

Tex Mex Risotto

by Natalie from TX

Creamy Tex Mex Risotto your family is sure to enjoy.

AVERAGE RATING

Category

Main Dish

Pasta/Pizza

Soup/Stew/Chili

Prep Time

30-60 minutes

Servings

4

Recipe Ingredients

1 cup Arborio Rice
1 tbs Olive Oil
1/2 Onion, chopped
1/2 Red Bell Pepper, chopped
4 cups Stock, hot
1/2 cup Heavy Cream
1 can Ro*Tel (any kind)
1/2 lb Chorizo Sausage (optional)
1 tsp Cumin
1/2 tsp Ancho Chile Powder
1 tbs Lime Juice
Salt, Pepper to taste
Cilantro, garnish
Avocado, garnish

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a heavy nonstick 2-quart pot. Sauté onion and pepper until soft and aromatic, about 5 minutes.
2. Add rice and stir until grains are coated in oil, around 1 minute.
3. Add 1 cup hot stock, stirring until liquid is absorbed. Continue cooking for about 20 minutes, adding the remaining liquid 1 cup at a time.
4. After all stock has been added, pour in one can of Ro*tel and 1/2 cup heavy cream. Let simmer until liquid is reduced and you have a creamy risotto, 5 more minutes. Set aside.
5. If using chorizo pull out a separate pan, and cook until browned. Add to the risotto.
6. Add cumin, chile powder, lime juice, salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve with fresh avocado and cilantro.