Mild Beef Taco Rice
  • Dinner

Mild Beef Taco Rice

A high-protein and fiber meal perfect for families, featuring seasoned beef, beans, and corn served over rice.

Serves 2 adults + 4 children

Time: ~50 min

Ingredients

  • Rice, rinsed and cooked in the rice cooker450 g
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil1 tbsp
  • Ground Beef750 g
  • Onions, finely diced×1
  • Garlic, finely chopped3 cloves
  • Ground Cumin2 tsp
  • Dried Oregano1 tsp
  • Tomato Paste2 tbsp
  • Canned Tomatoes400 g
  • Black Beans, drained240 g
  • Frozen Corn300 g
  • Fine Salt½ tsp
  • Cheddar Cheese, coarsely grated200 g
  • Greek Yogurt200 g
  • Lime, cut into wedges optional×1

Instructions

  1. Cook the Rice

    Start the rice in the rice cooker.

  2. Brown the Beef

    Heat the oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add the beef and cook for 5 minutes, breaking it up, until browned.

  3. Cook the Onion

    Add the onion and cook for 3 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin, oregano and tomato purée and stir for 30 seconds.

  4. Simmer the Mixture

    Add the tomatoes, beans, corn and salt. Simmer over medium-high heat for 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.

  5. Serve

    Serve over the cooked rice with cheddar, sour cream or yoghurt, and lime. There is no chilli in the family pan; offer jalapeños or hot sauce separately to adults.