Best Ever MEXICAN RICE

READY IN: 40mins

INGREDIENTS

  • 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
  • NUTRITION INFO

    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 %

    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.
  • 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.
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