Easy Fiesta Chili (Made With Rice-A-Roni)

Ingredients

• 1 (6 7/8 ounce) package Rice-A-Roni, spanish rice flavor

• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef (lean)
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 small green pepper, diced

• 2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth plus 1 can water (in empty broth can)

• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained (you can use light red kidney beans if you prefer)

• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can crushed tomatoes

• 1 (11 ounce) can corn, drained

• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
• 1 teaspoon chili powder (I used 2)
• sliced green onion, grated cheese, salsa and sour cream for garnish

Directions

1. 1

   Brown beef in a large dutch oven, adding special seasoning packet.

2. 2

   Add chopped onion and green pepper and green chilies. Saute until veggies are tender.

3. 3

   Drain.

4. 4

   Add remaining ingredients to beef mixture, excluding rice and bring to boil.

5. 5

   Add rice to pot. Cover and lower heat, simmering until rice is tender.

6. 6

   Serve in bowls topped with sliced green onion, cheese, salsa and sour cream.