Turkey Meatball and Rice Chili
Red enchilada sauce makes a tasty base for this simple chili that’s prepared with frozen turkey meatballs, white rice, beans and guacamole.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Minute® Ready to Serve White Rice
- 4 frozen prepared turkey meatballs
- 1/2 cup frozen corn
- 1/2 cup red enchilada sauce
- 1/2 cup canned white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup prepared guacamole
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Instructions
In just minutes you can enjoy a warm and delicious dish using Minute® Ready to Serve White Rice and a few tasty pantry ingredients!
Step 1
Heat rice according to package directions.
Step 2
In a medium, microwave-safe bowl, microwave meatballs on HIGH for 1-2 minutes, or until thawed.
Step 3
Stir in corn, enchilada sauce and beans. Microwave on HIGH, stirring halfway through cooking time, for 2-3 minutes, or until meatballs are heated through and sauce is simmering.
Step 4
Serve chili over rice. Top with a dollop of guacamole.
Recipe Tips
Feel free to substitute pinto, kidney or black beans for the white beans called for in the recipe. You can also substitute the corn with whatever veggies you have on hand or in the freezer.
If you don’t have meatballs in the freezer, use sliced turkey or roast chicken instead.
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Pantry All-Stars
There’s no need to pick up food from the drive-thru when you can prepare simple and delicious meals with ingredients you already have on hand. For dinner in minutes, all you need to do is start with your choice of Minute® Ready to Serve Rice and then add some of your favorite savory stir-ins.
For this tasty recipe, we’ve started with a traditional base of Minute® Ready to Serve White Rice. Then, we’ve added a chili-inspired combination of canned beans, frozen corn, red enchilada sauce and tasty turkey meatballs.
You can make this dish work for you by subbing in any canned beans or vegetables you have on hand, such as broccoli, peas and carrots or a frozen blend. Make sure to garnish this rice bowl with your favorite toppings, including guacamole, cheese or cilantro to make your meal just the way you like it.
Comfort Food
If you’re a fan of warm and comforting meals, this simple chili dish is sure to please. It’s exactly the type of meal you’ll want to cozy up with after a long day. And it’s not the only one! We’ve got plenty of tasty ideas for dishes that you can make in under 10 minutes with our Minute® Ready to Serve Rice. Try this Tex-Mex Mini Casserole or a bowl of Creamed Corn and Jalapeño Chicken Rice. With Minute® Rice you can make quality meals anytime, anywhere. Need more inspiration? Give our Red Beans and Rice recipe a try, or for a vegetarian option, make our Rice-Stuffed Eggplant Parmesan.
