Welcome to the delicious world of Skillet Chili and Meatballs! This hearty, easy-to-make dish is sure to become a family favorite, with its tantalizing mix of spices and flavors. Packed with protein and healthy vegetables, this one-pan meal is ideal for busy weeknights. Plus, it's ready in under an hour!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15-ounce) can chili beans
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, including liquid
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/3 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup prepared yellow mustard
- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and onion and cook, stirring to break up the beef, until the beef is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
- Add the chili beans, tomatoes, green chiles, chili powder, cumin, oregano, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, if using. Stir to combine. Add the water and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes.
- Stir in the rice, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, parsley, and salt. Bring the mixture back to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
- Serve the chili with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Nutrition
This Skillet Chili and Meatballs dish is a great source of protein, with each serving containing 15 grams. It is also high in fiber, with 6 grams per serving. Each serving contains 300 calories and is low in saturated fat and cholesterol.
Serving Suggestions
This chili is delicious served with your favorite toppings. Try topping it with shredded cheese, sour cream, diced onion, and fresh cilantro. It's also delicious served over cooked white or brown rice. For a heartier meal, serve it over cooked pasta, or with a side of hearty bread. For a lighter meal, serve it with a side salad.
No matter how you serve it, Skillet Chili and Meatballs is sure to become a family favorite. The tantalizing mix of spices and flavors will have everyone coming back for seconds!
