Arroz a la Mexicana

Description
Makes 4 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1 cup uncooked rice
 * 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
 * ½ cup chopped onion
 * 1 clove garlic, minced
 * 1¾ cups beef broth
 * 1 teaspoon ground cumin
 * 1 tablespoon tomato paste
 * ½ cup frozen green peas, thawed
 * ½ cup cooked carrots, diced

Directions

 * 1) Cook rice in hot oil in 2- to 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes.
 * 2) Stir in onion and garlic; cook, stirring, about 1 minute.
 * 3) Add broth and cumin. Heat to boiling; stir once or twice. Lower heat to simmer; cover with tight-fitting lid.
 * 4) Cook 15 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.