Mom's Cowboy Chili Recipe

Name: Mom's Cowboy Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef; 2 (16 ounce) cans ranch style beans (undrained); 2 (4 1/2 ounce) canschopped mild green chilies (undrained); 1 cup cooked white rice (I prefer Mahatma); 1 dozen flour tortilla; 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese; Tabasco sauce (optional); ½ teaspoon chili powder; ½ teaspoon red pepper; 1 teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

1
Brown ground beef in a very large skillet or sauce pan.
2
At the same time as you are cooking the beef, prepare the white rice in a small sauce pan or in the microwave according to directions.
3
Drain the fat from the beef and add the chili powder, red pepper, and black pepper very quickly.
4
Lower the burner heat to simmer the mixture.
5
Stir the beef to mix in the spices and make the meat small, not clumped.
6
Do not do this too long or the meat will burn.
7
Add the Ranch Style Beans, green chiles, and cooked rice and stir well.
8
Cover and simmer the mixture for about 15-20 minutes.
9
Do not simmer for too long or the mixture will dry out.
10
Heat each tortilla in the microwave for about 15 seconds.
11
Sprinkle cheese on the tortilla and microwave for another 5-10 seconds.
12
Add 3-4 spoonfuls of the hot beef mixture to the heated tortilla, fold, and serve with Tabasco.

837

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean ground beef, 2 (16 ounce) cans ranch style beans (undrained), 2 (4 1/2 ounce) canschopped mild green chilies (undrained), 1 cup cooked white rice (I prefer Mahatma), and more.

Yes, Mom's Cowboy Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mom's Cowboy Chili

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Variations & substitutions

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