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Mexican Ground Beef and Rice

Easy Mexican Ground Beef and Rice

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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Beef, Beef mince, Healthy Meal, one pot, Rice
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • Deep, oven proof casserole pot or saute pan
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven grill

Ingredients

Spice mix

  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
  • 2 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon chilli falkes opt.
  • ½ teaspoon salt and pepper

Casserole

  • 4 clove garlic
  • 1 brown onion
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 400 g black beans canned
  • 2 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup tomato paste
  • 500 g beef mince
  • 300 g mild chunky tomato salsa
  • 200 g baby tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornflour
  • 250 g microwave rice
  • 100 g cheddar cheese tasty cheese
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano leaves

Toppings

  • ¼ bunch coriander
  • ¼ bunch green onion
  • 1 avocado
  • 2 lime
  • 100 g feta cheese

Instructions

  • Combine paprika, dried oregano, cumin, onion powder, cinnamon, brown sugar, chilli flakes (opt.), salt and pepper.
    1 tablespoon smoked paprika, 1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves, 2 teaspoon cumin, 2 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, ½ teaspoon chilli falkes, ½ teaspoon salt and pepper
    Combine spices and brown sugar in a bowl.
  • Mince garlic. Dice onion. Measure out corn. Drain black beans.
    4 clove garlic, 1 brown onion, 1 cup frozen corn kernels, 400 g black beans
    Slice garlic and onion. Prep corn and black beans.
  • Place a deep, oven proof casserole pot or saute pan on high heat. Add oil, garlic, onion, tomato paste and spice mix, and cook for 1-2 mins. Add mince, breaking up, until browned (4-5 mins).
    4 clove garlic, 1 brown onion, 2 teaspoon vegetable oil, ¼ cup tomato paste, 500 g beef mince
    Cook mince and spices
  • Add salsa, whole baby tomatoes, black beans, Worcestershire sauce, corn kernels, cornflour and cook, stirring, for 3 mins, until thickened slightly.
    1 cup frozen corn kernels, 400 g black beans, 300 g mild chunky tomato salsa, 200 g baby tomatoes, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon cornflour
    Add salsa, tomatoes, black beans, corn kernels
  • Break up microwave rice, stir into the mixture, then smooth the top. Turn on your oven grill.
    250 g microwave rice
    Stir in microwave rice
  • Grate over cheese, top with oregano and place under the grill for 3-4 mins, until golden. Watch carefully.
    100 g cheddar cheese, ½ teaspoon dried oregano leaves
    Grate over cheese and top with oregano
  • Rinse and chop coriander. Trim and slice green onions. Halve avocado and slice. Slice lime into wedges.
    ¼ bunch coriander, ¼ bunch green onion, 1 avocado, 2 lime
    Slice coriander, avocado and lime
  • Serve kids bake topped with avocado. For adults, crumble feta over the cheesy pan and top with coriander, green onions, avocado slices and lime wedges. Enjoy!
    100 g feta cheese
    Serve topped with crumbled feta, coriander, avocado slices and lime wedges

Nutrition

Calories: 826kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 129mg | Sodium: 1623mg | Potassium: 1804mg | Fiber: 19g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 2383IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 467mg | Iron: 10mg