Black Beans & Rice Chili

Turn Zatarain's Black Beans and Rice Mix into a one-skillet chili meal that the whole gang will love. Corn and red bell pepper add color and texture to this flavorful dish.

Makes 6 (1-cup) servings.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

2 tablespoons oil, divided

1 pound ground beef

1/2 cup diced onion

1/2 cup diced red bell pepper

1 package ZATARAIN'S® Black Beans and Rice

2 cups water

1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

1 cup frozen corn kernels

1 tablespoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Assorted toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream and chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

1. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add ground beef, onion and bell pepper; cook and stir until meat is no longer pink. Drain fat.

2. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon oil, Rice Mix, water, tomatoes, corn, chili powder, garlic powder and crushed red pepper.

3. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 25 minute or until most of the water is absorbed and rice is tender. Stir occasionally to prevent rice and beans from sticking. Serve with assorted toppings, if desired.

Nutritional Info per 1 serving


Calories: 321	Sodium: 734


Fat: 13	Carbohydrates: 32


Cholesterol: 45	Fiber: 5


Protein: 19