Mexican Style Pilaf
with Bell Pepper and Soured Cream
- Milk
- May contain traces of allergens
- Celery
Looking for a quick and tasty midweek dinner option? Try cooking up our Mexican Style Pilaf in just 20 minutes for a delicious and speedy meal.
Ingredients
150
Basmati Rice
1
Garlic Clove
1
Bell Pepper
(May contain traces of: Celery)
240
British Beef Mince
30
Tomato Puree
1
Ground Cumin
10
Chicken Stock Paste
20
Chipotle Paste
75
Soured Cream
(Contains: Milk)
Not included in your delivery
100
Water for the Sauce
1
Honey
20
Butter
Utensils
Instructions
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) Meanwhile, peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press)
b) Halve the pepper and discard the core and seeds. Slice into thin strips.
a) Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.
b) Once hot, add the beef mince and pepper and fry until browned, 5-6 mins. Use a spoon to break up the mince as it cooks, then drain and discard any excess fat.
c) Season with salt and pepper. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw mince. It's cooked when no longer pink in the middle.
a) Add the garlic, tomato puree and ground cumin to the beef. Stir-fry for 1 min.
b) Stir in the chicken stock paste, chipotle paste and water for the sauce (see pantry for amount).
b) Simmer until thickened, 1-2 mins.
a) Stir the honey and butter (see pantry for both amounts) into the sauce until combined.
b) Add the cooked rice to the pan and stir until well combined.
a) Share your beef pilaf between your bowls.
b) Top with a dollop of soured cream to finish.
Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many enjoyed the tasty Mexican-inspired flavours, with some finding it pleasantly spicy while others preferred to reduce the heat.
- Ease of prep: Customers praised how quick and simple this dish was to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights.
- Suggestions: Consider adding more vegetables like onions or beans; some found extra spices or a squeeze of lime enhanced the flavour.
- Next-day meals: Several noted it reheated well for lunch the next day, with some even turning leftovers into tasty nachos.
- Portions: Most found it generously sized, with some able to stretch it to 3-4 servings by adding extra vegetables.
