Spanish Rice - Serves 48

By carlaschwartz

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 lbs uncooked rice (1 1/2 qts)
• 2 tbsp chopped onions (dry)
• 1 lb diced green pepper
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 can diced tomatoes (#10)
• 4 oz bacon bits
• 2 tbsp salt
• 2 1/3 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 2 cans beef broth - good with vegetable broth

Preparation

Step 1

Saute rice, onions and green pepper inoil until golden brown. Combine tomatoes, bacon bits, salt, sugar, pepper, chili powder and broth with rice mixture. Divide evenly into 2 (12x20x2 inch) steam table pans. Bake at 325 for 55 mins.