Beef Chili Rice Bowl

A hearty beef chili rice bowl made with warm rice, savory chili, beans, corn, cheese, and fresh green onions. This filling meal reheats well in an electric lunch box, making it a good choice for long workdays, truck routes, office lunches, or job site meals.

Best for: electric lunch box meals, work lunch, truck drivers, meal prep
Prep time: 10 minutes
Heating time: about 25-30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked white rice
• 3/4 cup cooked beef chili
• 1/4 cup kidney beans
• 1/4 cup corn
• 2 tbsp shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tbsp sour cream, optional
• Chopped green onions
• Black pepper

How to Pack It

Add cooked rice to the bottom of your lunch box container. Spoon the beef chili over the rice, then add beans, corn, and shredded cheese on top.

How to Heat

Plug in your electric lunch box about 25-30 minutes before lunch. Add sour cream and green onions after heating for the best flavor and texture.

Meal Prep Tip

Cook a larger batch of chili ahead of time and portion it with rice for several lunches. This recipe works especially well in a 3.5L electric lunch box when you want a bigger, more filling meal.