Beef and Rice with Veggies
Directions
- 1Heat olive oil in a large pot over high heat.
- 2Add onion, capsicum, and garlic, and cook for 1 minute.
- 3Add ground beef and cook until brown, breaking it up as you go.
- 4Add tomato paste, salt, pepper, onion powder, oregano, cumin, and cayenne pepper, then cook for 1 minute.
- 5Turn heat down to medium.
- 6Add rice and beef broth, mix well.
- 7Add frozen veggies and bay leaf, then stir.
- 8Place the lid on, lower heat to medium low so it's simmering gently.
- 9Cook for 12-15 minutes (or longer) until all liquid is absorbed (tilt pot to check); the rice should be just cooked but will be wet.
- 10Remove from heat.
- 11Quickly toss spinach on top of the rice and put the lid back on.
- 12Leave to rest for 10 minutes.
- 13Fluff rice and mix through wilted spinach with a fork.
- 14Adjust salt if desired.
- 15Serve.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced (any type)
- 1 red capsicum / bell pepper, diced (large)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 500 g ground beef (mince), lean
- 2.5 tbsp tomato paste
- 1.25 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp cumin
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano (or other herb of choice)
- 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 dried bay leaf
- 1.25 cups long grain white rice, uncooked
- 2 cups beef broth, low sodium
- 2 cups diced frozen veggies (corn, pea, carrot mix)
- 3 big handfuls baby spinach (or other leafy greens)
Equipment
large potlidfork
Tips
- Best made with white long grain rice for the fluffiest outcome. Medium grain is next best, then short grain or sushi rice.
- Basmati and jasmine rice will also work but will take about 5 minutes longer to cook.
- Not suited to brown rice, risotto, or paella rice.
- If using fresh chopped veggies instead of frozen, add 1/4 cup of water to the rice as frozen vegetables add water as they melt.
- Any leafy greens that wilt easily can be substituted for baby spinach, including torn kale or leafy parts of Asian greens.
- This recipe makes al dente fluffy rice; if you prefer softer rice, add 1/4 cup of water to the rice.
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