Taco mince and brown rice bowl
This is a crowd pleaser as you are combining the flavoursome mince with wholesome brown rice and topping it with a few classics to finish it off. It is quick to prepare and easy on the pocket as well.
Serves 4
2 Tbsp oil
500g minced beef
1 onion, sliced thinly
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander pinch chilli
1⁄4 tsp smoked paprika
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 Tbsp soy sauce
1 cup beef stock
1 tsp miso paste (optional) salt and cracked black pepper
200g short grain brown rice
1⁄2 iceberg lettuce, finely sliced
100g grated cheddar cheese sour cream for serving
Method
Begin by soaking the rice in cold water for 30 minutes.
Drain and cook as per directions on packet.
While the rice is cooking, start cooking the beef.
Heat the oil in a large fry pan or large pot over a mediumhigh heat, add the beef and brown well, stirring to break it up (five minutes).
Add the onion, garlic and spices and stir through the beef, add the stock, sauce and miso, cook for a further 10 minutes or until the beef has absorbed most of the liquid. Taste and season with salt and cracked pepper as needed.
Slice the lettuce and place in a bowl, grate the cheese and place in another bowl. Place these on the table.
To assemble, spoon rice into warmed bowls, top with minced beef. Let the guests finish off with the lettuce, cheese and sour cream to their own bowls.