Chili Rice Skillet Meal
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This Chili Rice Skillet Meal is easy to make and uses ingredients you probably already have in your pantry! This is a one pan meal that takes only about 30 minutes to make. It’s perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 lb of ground beef
- 1 chopped onion
- 1 TBSP minced garlic
- 1 TBSP chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp each of salt and pepper
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 15.5 oz can of chili beans
- 14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cups of beef broth
- 8 oz can of tomato sauce
- 1 cup of rice
- 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
- Jalapeรฑos
- Sour cream
- Hot sauce
Prep Chili Skillet Meal
Start making the recipe by gathering all ingredients needed. Make sure you have ground beef thawed, chop an onion, and measure out all of the seasonings needed for the recipe. I prefer to make my own chili seasoning blend, but you could also use a chili seasoning packet.
Rinse one cup of long grain white rice and set aside.
Make Chili Rice Skillet
Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. I like using my 12 inch cast iron skillet, but any large skillet will work. Add one pound of ground beef and the chopped onion.
Season with salt, pepper, paprika, chili powder, onion powder, and cumin. You can also use a chili seasoning packet instead of these seasonings if you prefer. Drain grease from the skillet.
Add minced garlic, diced tomatoes, chili beans, beef broth, tomato sauce, and rice to the skillet.
Once it starts bubbling turn the heat down to medium low, cover with a lid, and cook for about 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked to your liking.
Top with shredded cheddar cheese and put in the oven to melt the cheese (or cover it and let it sit on the stove until the cheese melts).
Serve Chili Rice Skillet Meal
Once the cheese is melted it’s time to eat! We topped this with some jalapeรฑos, sour cream, and hot sauce. This is really good to scoop up with some Frito’s Scoops!
If you like this recipe check out some of my other easy dinners.
- Cheesy Taco Rice
- Chicken Cheese and Rice
- Cheesy Broccoli Chicken and Rice
- Unstuffed Pepper Skillet
- Steak Cheese and Rice
- Orange Chicken and Fried Rice
Tips and Frequently Asked Questions
- I prefer to use the spices listed in the recipe, but you can also use a chili seasoning packet instead of the seasonings in the recipe if preferred.
- I use long grain white rice (not the minute kind).
- I like shredding my own cheese from blocks for a creamier consistency.
- If you want to make it spicy, add some chopped up jalapenos to the skillet when you add all of the other ingredients.
- I like topping this dish with sour cream, jalapenos, and hot sauce. Scoop it up with some Frito’s Scoops!
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Ingredients
- 1 lb of ground beef
- 1 chopped onion
- 1 TBSP minced garlic
- 1 TBSP chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp each of salt and pepper
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 15.5 oz can of chili beans
- 14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cups of beef broth
- 8 oz can of tomato sauce
- 1 cup of rice
- 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
- Jalapeรฑos
- Sour cream
- Hot sauce
Instructions
- Rinse one cup of long grain white rice with water and set aside.
- Brown ground beef with chopped onion. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, chili powder, onion powder, and cumin. Drain grease from the skillet.
- Add minced garlic, diced tomatoes, chili beans, beef broth, tomato sauce, and rice to the skillet.
- Once it starts bubbling turn the heat down to medium low, cover with a lid, and cook for about 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked to your liking. Top with shredded cheddar cheese and put in the oven to melt the cheese (or cover it and let it sit on the stove until the cheese melts).
- We topped this with some jalapeรฑos, sour cream, and hot sauce. Enjoy! Let me know if you try it out!
this sounds yummy. My question is, should I drain the beans and the diced tomatoes?
Appreciate it! I do not drain them.
My husband and I loved this recipe! Quick and easy to make.
So happy to hear that!
Iโm usually the cook in the house but recently had Achilles surgery so my husband is on dinner duty. I found this recipe for us to have and he made it tonight. It was super simple to make and was delicious! Will definitely make this again!
One side note, the hubs was confused with the wording about using the chili seasoning packet, I explained that it was an either or, not a both. Some may also find that verbiage a little confusing!
I’m glad you liked the recipe! I will update the recipe, so it isn’t confusing. Thanks for your feedback!
What kind of chili beans did you use?