$3.60 a serving · 360 min
- Makes leftovers
- Gluten-free
- Dairy-free
- Nut-free
- High protein
- PCOS-friendly
- Anti-inflammatory
- Thyroid-friendly
- Comfort food
- Spicy
- Family friendly
- Beef
Cost is the ingredients you actually use. About $14.39 if you cook for four.
- Protein
- 36g
- Carbs
- 44g
- Time
- 360 min
Ingredients
Per serving, grouped the way the store is laid out.
Produce
- Onions1
- Garlic1
Meat & seafood
- Ground beef5 oz
Pantry
- Kidney beans (can)1
- Canned diced tomatoes1
- Rice2 oz
Spices
- Ground cumin2 tsp
- Smoked paprika1 tsp
- Red pepper flakes1 tsp
- Salt & pepper1 tsp
How to cook it
- 1
Crumble the beef into the slow cooker with kidney beans, tomatoes, onion, garlic, cumin, paprika and red pepper flakes.
- 2
Cover and cook on low for 5 hours. Break up the beef.
- 3
Stir in the rice and a cup of water; cook 1 hour more until the rice is tender.
People also ask
- What to serve with Kidney-bean beef chili?
- Lemon garlic chicken sheet-pan, Chicken fajitas, or Thai green chicken curry. Those sit in the same style as Kidney-bean beef chili and keep the grocery list from exploding.
- Can you meal prep Kidney-bean beef chili?
- Yes. Kidney-bean beef chili holds for 3–4 days in the fridge. Cook a double batch and lunch is already done. beef and the sides reheat without falling apart.
- How long does Kidney-bean beef chili last in the fridge?
- 3–4 days sealed. Freeze leftover portions for up to a month if you made a big batch.
- Is Kidney-bean beef chili gluten-free?
- Yes. Kidney-bean beef chili is gluten free.
- Is Kidney-bean beef chili dairy-free?
- Yes. Kidney-bean beef chili is dairy free.
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