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Cheesy Beef Taco Rice

45 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • beef minceMeat500 g
  • olive oilPantry15 ml
  • white onion (finely chopped)Produce1 piece
  • red bell pepper (diced)Produce1 piece
  • garlic (minced)Produce3 pieces
  • smoked paprikaSpices2 g
  • cumin (ground)Spices2 g
  • oregano (dried)Spices1 g
  • tomato puréePantry30 g
  • white rice (rinsed)Grains300 g
  • chopped tomatoes (canned)Pantry400 g
  • beef stockPantry500 ml
  • cheddar cheese (grated)Dairy150 g
  • coriander (chopped)Produce15 g

per serving

Nutrition

629kcal

Carbs
71 g
Proteins
33 g
Fat
24 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Dutch oven
  • wooden spoon

step by step

Method

  1. Brown the beef

    • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
    • Add the beef mince and cook, breaking it up, until browned.
    Step 1
  2. Soften the vegetables

    • Add the onion and red bell pepper and cook until softened.
    • Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant.
    Step 2
  3. Add the spices and tomato

    • Stir in the smoked paprika, cumin and oregano.
    • Add the tomato purée and cook it out briefly.
    Step 3
  4. Cook the rice

    • Add the white rice, chopped tomatoes and beef stock.
    • Stir well, bring to a simmer, then cover and cook until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
    Step 4
  5. Melt the cheese

    • Scatter the grated cheddar over the top.
    • Cover and cook until the cheese is fully melted.
    Step 5
  6. Finish and serve

    • Fluff the rice and scatter over the chopped coriander.
    • Serve straight from the pot.
    Step 6