Mexican Rice for a Crowd

You’ll find my Mexican rice in my Rio Grande Rice and Beans chapter in a family size portion and in this chapter, too, for many reasons. When I’m cooking for a crowd, rice is my go to side dish, it’s easy to prepare with pantry staples which are often on hand, and it’s a filling dish that pairs well with baked dishes to grilled meats. It’s the same base ingredients, but the proportions are increased. Don’t make this larger portion in a tall narrow pot with the rice piled high. You’ll want t