Ben’s Original Favourites Chilli Con Carne Rice, 6 x 250g

Ben's Original: Ben’s Original Favourites Chilli Con Carne Rice is a six-pouch microwave meal featuring long-grain rice with beef, beans, sweetcorn and pepper. The listing says each serving is ready in 2 minutes, making it suited to a quick lunch or dinner for one.

At a glance

The listing describes a single-serving rice meal with minced beef, adzuki beans, sweetcorn and red pepper.
Preparation is stated as 2 minutes. The listing does not specify a microwave power setting or detailed heating instructions.
The manufacturer says it contains no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.
The rice can be eaten on its own or served with additional toppings.

Price

£7.47Save 50%

Reference price: ~~£14.94~~

Price checked: 13 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Six individually portioned pouches suit stocking up on quick lunches or meals for one.
Beef and vegetables are included in the rice, rather than supplied as separate components.
The manufacturer states a 2-minute preparation time and no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.

Technical specifications

5 specifications

Product and pack
Brand	Mars Food
Pack contents	6 x 250g Ben's Original Favourites Chilli Con Carne Minced Beef and Vegetable Microwave Rice Meal
Product dimensions and listed weight	19.7 x 13.9 x 18.5 cm; 1.5 kg

Ingredients and storage
Ingredients	Steamed Parboiled Long Grain Rice (77%), Beef (5.3%), Double Concentrated Tomato Paste (3.9%), Adzuki Beans (3.1%), Sweetcorn (3.1%), Red Pepper (1.9%), Sunflower Oil, Natural Flavouring, Sugar, Coriander, Spices, Yeast Extract, Jalapeno Pepper (0.1%), Onion Powder, Salt, Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid), Garlic Powder
Storage directions	Store in a dry place at room temperature. Once opened, refrigerate unheated rice for up to 3 days.

What to know before buying

The taste is not to every customer’s liking: feedback describes positive flavour reactions and also strong negative reactions, while some find it not overly spicy. Consider this flavour uncertainty if buying the multipack without having tried it.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

People looking for a quick microwave rice meal for one.
Buyers who want a pantry multipack with beef, beans and vegetables already mixed in.

Less suited to

People seeking a vegetarian rice meal, as the listed ingredients include beef.
Buyers who need a flavour they already know they enjoy, since customer feedback on taste is mixed.

Ben’s Original Favourites Chilli Con Carne Rice, 6 x 250g · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4 / 5 · 95 ratings

5 stars59%59%
4 stars15%15%
3 stars10%10%
2 stars4%4%
1 star12%12%

Customer feedback highlights good flavour and a perception that the rice is not overly spicy, but taste reactions are mixed, with some finding it excellent and others describing it as awful. That uncertainty matters when buying six pouches of one flavour. The overall rating distribution leans positive but includes lower ratings, and does not establish why customers rated it as they did.

Positive themes

Customer feedback reports good flavour and that the rice is not overly spicy.

Mixed feedback

Taste reactions range from excellent to awful.

Frequently asked questions

How many pouches are in the pack?

The listing specifies six pouches, each weighing 250g.

How long does it take to prepare?

The manufacturer states that it is ready in 2 minutes. The supplied listing does not give a microwave power setting or further heating directions.

What ingredients are listed?

The main ingredients include long-grain rice, beef, tomato paste, adzuki beans, sweetcorn and red pepper. See the ingredients list for the full details.

How should opened rice be stored?

The listed directions say to store it dry at room temperature and refrigerate opened, unheated rice for up to 3 days.