Preparation Time: 5 mins. Cooking time: 30 mins. Serves: 4
A relatively healthy meal that's packed full of protein. Our Mexican inspired beef and rice one pot is quick and super tasty! Add some chopped avocado for some healthy fat and top with sour cream, coriander leaves and jalapeno. It's like our portable spice capsule was made for this!!
Ingredients
3 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1 red onion, halved, sliced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tsp OR 1 Pod smoked paprika (if you have a camping season portable spice capsule!)
2 tsp OR 1 pod dried oregano
1 tsp or 1/3 pod ground cumin
500g Beef mince
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 cup beef stock
1 cup long grain rice
Sour cream with chives to serve
Chopped avocado, to serve
Fresh coriander sprigs, to serve
Sliced jalapeno to serve
Lime halves, to serve
Method
Step 1: Heat 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil in large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the red onion and peppers. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 2: Add 2 garlic cloves, smoked paprika, oregano and cumin. Stir in and cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
Step 3: Add your beef mince. Cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking up mince with a spoon until browned.
Step 4: Add tomato paste, beef stock and water. Bring to a simmer and then stir in your rice.
Step 5: Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook uncovered until liquid is absorbed.
Step 6: To serve top with sour cream, chopped avocado, fresh coriander sprigs, sliced jalapeno and your lime wedges.
Time to eat!!