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Mexican Style Pilaf

Mexican Style Pilaf

with Bell Pepper and Soured Cream

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamPublished on January 31, 2023

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.

Tags:
Rapid
Spicy
Allergens:
Milk

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total20 minutes
Active 20 minutes
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

serving amount

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

Nutritional information

Energy (kJ)3224 kJ
Energy (kcal)771 kcal
Fat36.9 g
of which saturates18.1 g
Carbohydrate76.3 g
of which sugars14 g
Protein36.4 g
Salt1.8 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

Sieve
Kettle
Large Saucepan
Garlic Press
Large Frying Pan

Instructions

Cook the Rice
1

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.

Prep the Veg
2

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.

Fry the Mince
3

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.

Add the Flavour
4

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. 

Combine your Pilaf
5

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. 

Serve
6

a) Share your beef pilaf between your bowls.

b) Top with a dollop of soured cream to finish. 

Enjoy! 

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