Lightning Chili And Rice

• Yield: 8 Servings
• Level: Easy

Time

• Total: 1 hour 10 minutes
• Prep: 25 minutes
• Cook: 40 minutes
• Inactive: 5 minutes

Ingredients

Chili

• 3 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
• 1 Large Onion
• 2 Teaspoons Garlic
• 2 Jalapeno Peppers
• 2 Pounds Ground Beef
• 2 Teaspoons Ground Cumin
• 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
• 2 Teaspoons Salt
• 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper
• 2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
• 2 Tablespoons Hot Sauce
• 2 16oz Cans Kidney Beans
• 1 29oz Can Diced Tomatoes
• 1 Tablespoon Fresh Parsley
• 1 Tablespoon Fresh Cilantro

Rice

• 4 Cups Beef Consomme
• 2 Cups Brown Rice
• 2 Tablespoons Butter

Preparation

Chili

• Finely Chop Onion
• Chop Garlic
• Seed And Stem Jalapenos
• Finely Mince Parsley
• Finely Mince Cilantro

Rice

• No Preparation

Directions

Chili

• Heat oil in a skillet and saute onions until translucent.
• Add garlic and saute until it begins to turn brown.
• Stir in jalapenos and cook until they begin to soften.
• Add ground beef and cook until browned.
• Drain off any fat.
• Season with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
• Add tomato paste, hot sauce, kidney beans, tomatoes, parsley, and cilantro.
• Simmer for 30 minutes.

Rice

• Bring consomme to a boil in a large saucepan.
• Stir in rice and butter, return to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes.

Final Steps

• Spoon rice onto serving dish and top with chili.
• Serve immediately.

• 01 January 0001