Weeknight Chili With Rice Recipes

CHILI RICE

Steps:

• In medium stock pot over medium heat, add oil, onions and peppers and saute until translucent. Add the garlic, tomatoes and ground beef. Cook until meat is browned.
• Add rice to mixture and cook over low heat for 3 minutes, coating rice with the oils from the pan. Add beans, chicken stock, water and seasonings, bring to a simmer, then cover and cook on low for 20 minutes.
• Fluff with fork and garnish with green onions.

CHILI WITH RICE

Steps:

• Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Set aside.
• At the same time, heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef, onion, and bell pepper in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
• Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, taco seasoning, chile peppers, chili powder, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes.
• Add beans and corn, and simmer for 10 minutes longer. Add cooked rice and serve.

EASY LENTIL CHILI

Steps:

• Sauté the onion and carrot in a 4-qt stockpot with ¼ cup of water for 5-7 minutes or until the onions begin to soften. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
• Add the garlic, both bell peppers, mushrooms, lentils, and all the spices and salt. Stir together and continue to sauté for another 3-4 minutes. Add more water if needed to prevent burning, 1 tablespoon at a time.
• Add the vegetable broth and tomatoes. Stir and partially cover and simmer for ~35 minutes or until the lentils are tender and the chili has thickened. Taste and re-season with salt and pepper. Divide among bowls and garnish with chopped avocado and/or cilantro (if using)

WEEKNIGHT CHILI WITH RICE

Steps:

• Combine beef and onion in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir until beef is browned and onion is soft, about 10 minutes. Drain excess grease.
• Stir water, Spanish rice mix, and chili seasoning into the skillet; mix well to combine. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium and simmer, covered, until rice is tender, about 7 minutes. Pour in tomato sauce, kidney beans, corn, and salsa; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.

SPEEDY WEEKNIGHT CHILI

Steps:

• In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, cook the beef, onions and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.

WEEKNIGHT VEGETARIAN CHILI

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large straight-sided skillet over medium. Reserve 1/4 cup diced onion; add remaining onion to skillet along with garlic. Season with salt and cook, stirring, until tender, 4 to 6 minutes.
• Add chipotle, chili powder, cumin, and tomatoes with their juices; cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add beans and cooking liquid; bring to a simmer. Cook until slightly thickened, 15 to 18 minutes. Season to taste. Sprinkle with cheese, cover, and cook until just melted, about 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat; top with reserved onion, avocado, and cilantro, and serve with sour cream and tortillas.