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zelda's spicey chili--with or with out beans

(3 ratings)
Zelda51 avatar
Recipe by
Zelda Hopkins
@Zelda51
Webb City, MO

In the fall or winter there is always room for chili. I make it several times a year and this is my favorite way.I hope you like it as much as we do. Maybe rice sounds odd but its really good.

(3 ratings)
yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For zelda's spicey chili--with or with out beans

  • 3 lb
    ground chuck, cooked and drain
  • 1 c
    long grain rice, cooked
  • 3/4 tsp
    coarse sea salt
  • 2 tsp
    olive oil
  • 4 md
    scallions, thinly sliced
  • 3 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp
    cumin
  • 1 lg
    jalapeno pepper, chopped finely
  • 1 lg
    red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 md
    zucchini, cut in 1 inch pieces
  • 1 can
    stewed tomatoes, 14 1/2 oz
  • 1 can
    v--8 5 1/2 oz.
  • 1/3 c
    chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 Tbsp
    fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp
    chili powder

How To Make zelda's spicey chili--with or with out beans

  • 1
    In a medium saucepan, bring 2 1/4 cups of water to a boil.Add the rice and 1/4 tsp. of the salt, reduce to simmer.Cover and cook until the rice is tender, About 17 minutes. Set aside.
  • 2
    In a large sauce pan, heat the oil until hot but not smoking over medium- high heat. Add Ground Beef, Scallions, Garlic and Jalapeno.Cook, stirring occasionally, until the scallions and Hamburger is cooked. About 4 minutes. Add the bell pepper and zucchini and cook until crisp tender, about 5 minutes.
  • 3
    Stir in the stewed tomatoes, V-8 juice, cilantro, cumin, lime juice, chili powder, rice and the remaining 1/2 tsp. salt. Cook, stirring occasionly, until the the chili is slightly thickened and the flavors are blended, about 7 minutes.about 7 minutes. I want you to know if you want beans in it you can.
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