Friday, September 7, 2007

I Really Need a Good Name Almost Chili

This is my creation for tonight. It's fast, its easy, it's tasty. It needs a good name.

Almost a chili, but with rice added. Please help me name this recipe!

The sweet onion used in this recipe was one of those huge 4 inch diameter sweet onions.
Enjoy!


Mock Chile with Rice

½ - lb. 85% lean Ground Beef
½ - Bell Pepper
¼ - Large Sweet Onion, chopped
1 – Large Clove Garlic, minced
1 - 7 oz. can Mushrooms, Stems and Pieces
1 - 7 oz. can Sweet Whole Kernel Corn
1 – 15.5 oz can Black Beans
1- tbsp Chili Powder
¼ - tsp Black Pepper, ground
½ - tsp Cumin, ground
1 – tsp Basil
¼ - tsp Celery Salt
¼ - tsp Salt
½ - cup “Instant” Brown Rice, dry
1 – cup Water
1 – 7 oz can Tomato Sauce
Shredded Cheese, optional

Procedure:

1. Brown ground beef in stir-fry pan or large skillet.
2. Add bell pepper, onion, garlic, and mushrooms. Cook until onions are tender.
3. Stir in corn and black beans. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or until beans are hot.
4. Add chili powder, black pepper, cumin, basil, celery salt, and salt. Heat 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
5. Add dry rice and water, increase heat to medium-high until water bubbles. Reduce heat to medium-low.
6. Allow chili to cook over low to medium-low heat until the rice is tender.
7. Add tomato sauce. Heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until sauce is warm.
8. Serve hot or refrigerate for bean dip. If desired, sprinkle shredded cheese over the top before serving.

Makes about 5 servings.

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