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One-Pan Mexican Beef

mexican beef

This recipe is printed from Scissors, Paper, Bacon.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
 

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 500 grams beef mince
  • 1 red capsicum, seeds removed, diced
  • 1 red onion, diced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 400 grams can kidney beans, drained
  • 1 tablespoon chicken stock powder
  • 300 grams white rice, long-grain
  • 750 mL water
  • 150 grams grated cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 180 °C. Heat the olive oil in a large ovenproof frying pan over a medium heat.
  • Cook the beef, breaking up any lumps, until browned all over. Add the capsicum and onion and cook for 5 minutes, until the onions have softened.
  • Add the taco seasoning and tomato paste to the beef mixture. Cook for a further minute.
  • Add the rice, kidney beans and stock powder to the mixture. Stir to ensure everything is thoroughly mixed. Add the 750mL of water and bring to a boil.
  • Transfer the pan to the oven and back for 25 minutes, until the liquid has absorbed. Sprinkle with cheese and bake an additional 10 minutes.
  • Serve hot with sour cream and fresh guacamole.