Best Ever MEXICAN RICE - Cookingwithdia

READY IN: 40mins

100gonions, diced

30ggarlic, minced

300gcapsicums, cored, seeded and diced

500gbeef mince (used 5% fat)

30gtaco seasoning (see notes for homemade recipe)

250grice, pre-cooked(use 2 min microwave rice)

400gcanned black beans, drained and(rinsed 230g)

150gcorn (frozen pre-cooked in microwave)

150gpeas (frozen pre-cooked in microwave)

300gtomatoes, diced

Serving Size: 1 (611) g

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 978.5

Calories from Fat 242 g 25 %

Total Fat 27 g 41 %

Saturated Fat 10 g 50 %

Cholesterol 88.8 mg 29 %

Sodium 1083.9 mg 45 %

Total Carbohydrate142.4 g 47 %

Dietary Fiber 15.7 g 62 %

Sugars 10.2 g 40 %

Protein 40.9 g 81 %

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.

Optional Toppings: Grated cheese, avocado, spring onions, coriander, parsley, sour cream, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese etc.

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.