Best Ever MEXICAN RICE

Submitted by Dianne B.

"NUTRITIONAL DATA P/S (ex-toppings): Cals 390, p36g, c36g, f9g, fibre 11g SERVINGS: 4"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 100 g onions, diced
• 30 g garlic, minced
• 300 g red capsicums, cored, seeded and diced
• 500 g beef mince (used 5% fat)
• 30 g taco seasoning (see notes for homemade recipe)
• 250 g rice, pre-cooked (use 2 min microwave rice)
• 400 g canned black beans, drained and (rinsed 230g)
• 150 g corn (frozen pre-cooked in microwave)
• 150 g peas (frozen pre-cooked in microwave)
• 300 g tomatoes, diced

directions

1. In a large pan low-med heat, sauté onions and garlic for 5 mins until softened. Lid on speeds up process.
2. Turn up heat to med, add capsicum cook for another minute.
3. Add beef and cook until browned, about 2-3 minutes, breaking up the meat as it cooks.
4. Add taco seasoning mix, stir into meat mixture.
5. Add rice, stir for about 1 minute.
6. Add black beans, corn, peas, tomatoes, stir inches.
7. Cover on low-med heat cook for 10-15 mins and lower heat until ready to serve. Occasionally stir.
8. To serve: If you like melted cheese add in approximately 2 minute and cover with lid on low heat. And allow cheese to melt.
9. Serve with desired toppings.
10. Optional Toppings: Grated cheese, avocado, spring onions, coriander, parsley, sour cream, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese etc.
11. Notes: Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe: 6g (2 tsp) Cumin, ground; 3g (1 tsp) Paprika, ground; 1/8 tsp Chili flakes, (or to taste); 1/8 tsp Cayenne pepper, (or to taste) - Mixed together and add in recipe when required.