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Rice Cooker Chili

This small batch, scaled back, and super easy Rice Cooker Chili still delivers huge flavor. Perfect for dorm living, RV's, and hotel cooking! 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 3 about 1.5 cups each
Calories: 43723 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil $0.16
  • 1/2 lb. ground beef $2.65
  • 1/2 Tbsp chili powder* $0.15
  • 1/2 tsp cumin* $0.05
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper* $0.02
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder* $0.02
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder* $0.02
  • 1 tsp brown sugar* $0.01
  • 1/2 tsp salt* $0.02
  • freshly cracked pepper*
  • 1 oz. can diced tomatoes $0.45
  • 1/2 oz. can tomato paste $0.20
  • 1 oz. can Kidney Beans $0.49
  • 3/4 cup water $0.00

Instructions

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  1. Add the olive oil and ground beef to the rice cooker. Close the lid and select the "white rice" or "cook" function, depending on the functions available on your cooker. Allow the beef to cook with the lid closed, opening it briefly to stir and break up the meat every couple of minutes, until the beef is fully browned (about 5 minutes total). Many rice cookers, including the model I used, do not heat unless the lid is closed, so remember to close it after each stir.
  2. If you are using a higher fat content beef, drain the excess fat once it has fully browned. Add the chili powder, cumin, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, salt, and pepper to the ground beef in the rice cooker, stir to combine, then close the lid and cook for one minute more.
  3. Drain the can of kidney beans and add them to the rice cooker along with the diced tomatoes (and their juices), tomato paste, and water. Stir until everything is evenly combined.
  4. Close the lid once more, make sure "white rice" or "cook" is selected, then let the chili simmer for 30 minutes. Stir the chili occasionally to make sure it is not sticking on the bottom. If your cooker finishes the cook cycle before 30 minutes is up, simply begin it again.
  5. After simmering for 30 minutes, taste the chili, adjust the seasoning if desired, then serve with your favorite chili toppings.

Notes

  • *Half of a store-bought chili seasoning packet can be used in place of the individual spices. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1.5Cups Calories 437.23kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 41.2g (14%) Protein 27.53g (55%) Fat 18.03g (28%) Sodium 1157.47mg (48%) Fiber 11.93g (48%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3about 1.5 cups each

Amount Per Serving

Calories 43723

% Daily Value*

Serving 1.5Cups
Calories 437.23kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 41.2g 14%
Protein 27.53g 55%
Fat 18.03g 28%
Sodium 1157.47mg 48%
Fiber 11.93g 48%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.