Mexican rice is a flavorful, delicious, and versatile side dish that’s great as an accompaniment to any Mexican dinner or main dish. Its bright colors, robust flavor, and versatile uses make it a favorite of many cooks. Mexican Rice is a variety of rice made by cooking rice with beans, tomatoes, and spices. The combination retains the flavor of each ingredient.
Grains are a great way to bulk up your meals without adding too many calories. Our Mexican Rice is a low-calorie, low-fat grain that makes a simple side dish for most entrées. Mexican rice is a great side dish, especially with tacos and burritos. It’s also delicious as a main dish served on its own or with beans and cheddar cheese added in. This Mexican rice recipe is an easy way to add flavor to your meal. It’s an excellent side dish, especially when you’re making tacos or burritos!
Mexican Rice
Ingredients
- 4 ¼ lbs. Long grain rice
- 1 cup Oil
- 1 ½ cup Chopped onions
- 1 qt Tomatoes canned diced
- 1 ½ tbsp Salt
- ½ tbsp Ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp Ground cumin
- 1 gal 1 qt Water
Instructions
- Place 10-1/2 cups rice, 1 cup salad oil and 1-1/2 cups onions in each pan. Stir well to coat rice.
- Place in 400 F. oven; cook until lightly brown, about 25 minutes.
- Combine tomatoes, salt, pepper, cumin and water.
- Pour about 1-1/2 gallons tomato mixture over rice in each pan; stir well. Cover; return to oven; bake about 1 hour in 400 F. oven or until rice is tender.
- Stir lightly. CCP: Internal temperature must reach 145 F. or higher for 15 seconds. CCP: Hold for service at 140 F. or higher.