Beef Chilli with Rice
Estimated $7.62 recipe · $3.81 per serving (US / USD)
Deep, smoky beef chilli with kidney beans, slow-cooked peppers, and cheddar.
The recipe
Beef Chilli with Rice
Deep, smoky beef chilli with kidney beans, slow-cooked peppers, and cheddar.
Ingredients
- 280g beef mince
- 150g rice
- 1 can kidney beans
- 1 can chopped tomatoes
- 1 onion
- 1 red pepper
- 2 tsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Cheddar and sour cream to serve
Estimated recipe cost
$7.62 for 2 servings · $3.81 per serving
US grocery planning estimate in USD. Includes the amounts used from the listed ingredients, including pantry items. Prices and portion weights vary.
Ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown
| Ingredient & price basis | Cost used |
|---|---|
| 280g beef mincePlanning assumption · $5.50 / 454 g · Uses 280g | $3.40 |
| 150g riceRetail benchmark · $1.77 / 907 g · Retail reference · Uses 150g | $0.29 |
| 1 can kidney beansRetail benchmark · $0.92 / 240 g · Retail reference · Assumes 240 g per can (drained where applicable) | $0.92 |
| 1 can chopped tomatoesPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 400 g · Assumes 400 g per can (drained where applicable) | $1.00 |
| 1 onionRetail benchmark · $2.84 / 1361 g · Retail reference · Assumes 150 g per item | $0.31 |
| 1 red pepperPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 150 g · Assumes 150 g per item | $1.00 |
| 2 tsp chilli powderPlanning assumption · $2.00 / 60 g · 1 tsp ≈ 2.5g | $0.17 |
| 1 tsp cuminPlanning assumption · $2.00 / 60 g · 1 tsp ≈ 2.5g | $0.08 |
| 1 tsp smoked paprikaPlanning assumption · $2.00 / 60 g · 1 tsp ≈ 2.5g | $0.08 |
| Cheddar and sour cream to serveCombined estimates · cheddar: $2.00 / 227 g + cream: $3.00 / 473 ml · Uses 1combined portion | $0.37 |
| Estimated total | $7.62 |
Retail references are representative products, not quotes for every variety. Other prices are editorial planning assumptions. Checked 9 October 2026; these are not live prices.
Price bases and quantity assumptions refer to the original recipe. Unspecified quantities use the assumptions shown above. Listed optional ingredients are included. Unlisted sides, extra seasoning, tax, energy and delivery are excluded. Buying full packages will cost more.
Instructions
- Rinse the rice and cook in 300ml salted water — boil, cover, simmer 12 min, rest 5 min.
- Dice the onion and red pepper. Drain and rinse the kidney beans.
- Heat oil in a large heavy pan over medium-high. Cook the onion 5 min until softened. Add the beef mince and cook, breaking it up, 5–6 min until well browned.
- Add chilli powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. Stir for 1–2 min until fragrant.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, kidney beans, red pepper, and a pinch of salt. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
- Cook uncovered 15 min, stirring occasionally, until thick and deeply flavoured. Taste and adjust seasoning — add more chilli powder if needed.
- Serve over rice. Top with grated cheddar and a spoonful of sour cream.
Recipe notes
Chilli improves massively overnight — this is one of the best meal-prep dishes in the book.
Estimated nutrition per serving
690 kcal · 44g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
Recipe images may be AI-generated illustrations. Nutrition figures are estimates.