Most Excellent Mexican Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups long-grain rice
1 1/2 cups tomatoes, peeled and finely chopped
4 cups beef consomme
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1 pinch salt (to taste)

Preparation

In a large skillet over medium heat cook the onion in the oil until tender, but not browned, about 3 - 5 minutes.
Add the garlic and rice and cook another 3 - 5 minutes, stirring often, until rice is pale yellow.
Add the tomatoes, consomme, cumin and salt.
Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
Cover and simmer over very low heat until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, approximately 20 minutes.