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Mexican Style Pilaf

Mexican Style Pilaf

with Bell Pepper and Soured Cream

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamPublished on August 01, 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:
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 grams

Basmati Rice

1 unit(s)

Garlic Clove**

1 unit(s)

Bell Pepper

(May contain traces of: Celery)

240 grams

British Beef Mince

30 grams

Tomato Puree

1 sachet(s)

Ground Cumin

15 grams

Chicken Stock Paste

20 grams

Chipotle Paste

75 grams

Soured Cream

(Contains: Milk)

Not included in your delivery

100 milliliter(s)

Water for the Sauce

1 tbsp

Honey

20 grams

Butter

Nutritional information

Energy (kJ)3245 kJ
Energy (kcal)776 kcal
Fat37.1 g
of which saturates18.2 g
Carbohydrate76.7 g
of which sugars14.2 g
Protein36.8 g
Salt2.3 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

Sieve
Kettle
Large Saucepan
Garlic Press
Pan

Instructions

Cook the Rice
1

a) Boil a half-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, then pop it on top of the pan and allow to steam until ready to serve.

Prep the Veg
2

a) Meanwhile, peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press)

b) Halve the bell 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 sliced 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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