Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsDon's GrillChili And Rice Recipe

Chili And Rice Recipe

Inspired by Don's Grill
Time1h
Serves4

Real homemade chili! Topped with cheese.

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Ingredients

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Chili Ingredients

Rice Ingredients

Topping Ingredients

Method

Chili Directions

  1. 1

    Cook the Beef

    In a large pot over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 2

    Sauté the Vegetables

    Add diced onion, minced garlic, and chopped green bell pepper to the pot. Sauté until the vegetables are soft, about 3-4 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add Tomatoes and Beans

    Stir in the canned diced tomatoes (with juice), tomato sauce, and drained kidney beans into the pot.

  4. 4

    Season the Chili

    Add chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

  5. 5

    Simmer the Chili

    Pour in 1 cup of water, bring to a boil, and then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Rice Directions

  1. 6

    Rinse the Rice

    Rinse 1 cup of long-grain white rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

  2. 7

    Cook the Rice

    In a saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, 2 cups of water, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat.

  3. 8

    Simmer and Fluff

    Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 18-20 minutes. After cooking, remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.

Assembly Directions

  1. 9

    Serve the Chili

    In a serving bowl, place a generous scoop of cooked rice. Top with a ladle of chili.

  2. 10

    Add Cheese

    Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top of the chili. Serve hot and enjoy!

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