This Beef Chilli and Rice Burrito Bowl is a crowd pleaser and is one to get the family round the dinner table for. Super simple to make, and easily customised to suit the kids too.
The quantities provided above are averages only.
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150
Basmati Rice
2
Garlic Clove
240
British Beef Mince
1
Central American Style Spice Mix
1
Tomato Passata
10
Chicken Stock Paste
125
Baby Plum Tomatoes
30
Mature Cheddar Cheese
(Contains Milk)
75
Soured Cream
(Contains Milk)
1
Chilli Flakes
150
Water for the Sauce
1
Olive Oil for the Salsa
a) Boil a full kettle.
b) Pour the boiled water into a large saucepan with 1/4 tsp salt on high heat. Add the rice and cook for 10-12 mins.
c) Once cooked, drain in a sieve and pop back in the pan. Cover with a lid and leave to the side until ready to serve.
a) While the rice cooks, peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
b) Heat a large frying pan on medium-high heat (no oil).
c) Once hot, add the beef mince and fry until browned, 4-5 mins. Use a spoon to break it up as it cooks, then drain and discard any excess fat. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw mince.
d) Season with salt and pepper.
a) Add the garlic and Central American style spice mix (add less if you'd prefer things milder) into the beef. Stir-fry until fragrant, 30 secs.
b) Pour the passata, chicken stock paste, water for the sauce (see pantry for amount) into the pan. Add a pinch of sugar (if you have any). Stir together and bring to the boil, then reduce the heat.
c) Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened, 10-12 mins. IMPORTANT: The mince is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.
d) Season with salt and pepper, then remove from the heat.
a) Meanwhile, quarter the baby plum tomatoes. Pop them into a small bowl with the olive oil for the salsa (see pantry for amount).
b) Season with salt and pepper, mix together, then set your salsa aside.
a) Grate the Cheddar cheese.
a) When everything's ready, fluff up the rice with a fork and share between your bowls.
b) Top with the beef chilli, tomato salsa and grated Cheddar in separate sections over the rice, then add a dollop of soured cream.
c) Finish with a sprinkle of chilli flakes for those who'd like some more heat (careful, they're hot)!
Enjoy!