Western Style Chili

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 (15 ounce) can no salt-added kidney beans
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
• 1 (5.5 ounce) package Knorr Rice Sides – Rice Pilaf

Directions

Season ground beef with salt and pepper if desired. Heat large deep nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook ground beef, onion and green pepper until beef is browned, about 5 minutes.

Stir in chili powder and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds, Add water, beans and tomatoes and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Stir in Knorr(R) Rice Sides(TM) – Rice Pilaf; reduce heat and simmer covered, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender, about 7 minutes. Serve, if desired, with shredded Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack or Mexican blend cheese and corn bread.