Best Slow Cooker Spanish Rice Chili Recipes

SLOW-COOKER SPANISH RICE

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Here's an economical dish with authentic Tex-Mex taste. Even the little ones will go for this Spanish rice. -Sharon Tipton, Casselberry, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 4h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
2 medium onions, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 cups uncooked converted rice (not instant)
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder
Dash pepper
1-1/2 cups water
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook beef, onions, pepper and celery 7-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain and transfer meat mixture to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Add next eight ingredients., Cook, covered, on low until rice and vegetables are tender, 4-5 hours, stirring once. Top with olives and cheese before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 632mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

EASY SLOW COOKER SPANISH RICE

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I'm constantly asked to make this tasty dish and why not? It is a hearty meal in itself, perfect for game day or when you don't want to spend all day in the kitchen. I will usually serve it with cheesy homemade garlic bread.

Provided by swtjenna

Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes Spanish Rice Recipes

Time 3h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 green bell peppers, chopped
1 cup water
2 yellow onions, chopped
1 cup converted raw rice
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons chili powder
½ teaspoon hot sauce, or to taste
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or to taste

Steps:

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until lightly browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard fat.
Transfer beef to a slow cooker. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, green bell peppers, water, onions, rice, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, and hot sauce. Cook on High until rice is tender, about 3 hours. Serve in bowls and top with Cheddar cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.1 calories, Carbohydrate 31.5 g, Cholesterol 85.8 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 660.1 mg, Sugar 7.1 g