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Beef and meat

Mexican beef one pot

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Prep and cooking time: 50 mins

  • Gluten-free
  • High-protein

Ingredients

Serves: 4

  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 400g mince beef
  • 1 brown onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely diced or minced
  • 2 red peppers, diced
  • 1 x 400g tin black or kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes
  • 500ml 500ml vegetable stock
  • 80g brown rice
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • 1 small handful fresh coriander, roughly chopped
  • 4 tbsp plain natural, Greek yoghurt, or sour cream
  • 1 head romaine lettuce, sliced

Method

Step 1

Heat the oil in a large frying pan or skillet, over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the beef and cook for 5mins, breaking up with a wooden spoon as you go.

Step 3

Add the onion, garlic and peppers and cook for 5mins, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

Pour in the beans, chopped tomatoes, and stock. Add the brown rice, paprika, cayenne, cumin, and oregano. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 5

Mix well and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 35-40mins, until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender. Add a splash more water if needed throughout cooking.

Step 6

Serve topped with the avocado, lime, coriander, greek yoghurt and the romaine lettuce.

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