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

Name: Zelda's Spicey Chili--with or with out Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 pound(s) ground chuck, cooked and drain; 1 cup(s) long grain rice, cooked; 3/4 teaspoon(s) coarse sea salt; 2 teaspoon(s) olive oil; 4 medium scallions, thinly sliced; 3 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon(s) cumin; 1 large jalapeno pepper, chopped finely; 1 large red bell pepper, diced; 1 medium zucchini, cut in 1 inch pieces; 1 can(s) stewed tomatoes, 14 1/2 oz; 1 can(s) v--8 5 1/2 oz.; 1/3 cup(s) chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoon(s) fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon(s) chili powder

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Zelda Hopkins

Webb City, MO

Updated on Sep 15, 2012

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.

Rate

prep time 15 Min

cook time 35 Min

method Stove Top

yield Serves 6

Ingredients

3 pounds ground chuck, cooked and drain
1 cup long grain rice, cooked
3/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt
2 teaspoons olive oil
4 medium scallions, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon cumin
1 large jalapeno pepper, chopped finely
1 large red bell pepper, diced
1 medium zucchini, cut in 1 inch pieces
1 can stewed tomatoes, 14 1/2 oz
1 can v--8 5 1/2 oz.
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon chili powder

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

Step 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.

Step 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.
Step 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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