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Mexican Beef Bowl

Get ready for a vibrant and delicious Mexican-inspired meal that's both quick and easy to prepare! This hearty dish features a flavorful blend of spices, zesty tomatoes, and wholesome beans and lentils, creating a satisfying and nourishing experience. Whether it's a speedy weeknight dinner, a fun family meal, or a make-ahead lunch, our Mexican Beef is sure to please. Plus, it's incredibly versatile - enjoy it with corn chips, on a bed of rice with salsa, or rolled into a delicious burrito. Let's get cooking!

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Mexican Beef Bowl

What Makes It Special?

• Flavor Fiesta: A vibrant blend of spices, zesty tomatoes, and hearty beans and lentils creates a flavor explosion in every bite.

• Speedy & Simple: No need to spend hours in the kitchen. This recipe is ready in a flash!

• Wholesome & Hearty: Packed with protein, fiber, and nutrients, it's a satisfying and nourishing meal.

• Mince Magic: Discover the versatility of mince with this exciting and flavorful Mexican twist.

Key Ingredients

• Grass-fed beef mince

• Aromatic Mexican spices

• Diced onion and garlic

• Colourful vegetables (carrot, zucchini, coriander)

• Canned tomatoes, black beans, and lentils

Perfect For

• A quick and easy weeknight dinner.

• A fun and flavourful family meal.

• Meal prepping for a week of delicious lunches.

• A crowd-pleasing dish for potlucks and gatherings.

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Taste Testing

RECIPE DETAILS

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Serves    4 - 6 Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time    35 mins

Ingredients

Ingredients

Olive Oil

1 large onion diced

2 garlic cloves, minced

500g beef mince

spice blend (see below)

1 carrot, diced

1 zucchini, diced

1 bunch coriander, stems and root finely chopped, leaves reserved to finish

1 tin tomatoes, crushed

1 tin black beans, drained and rinsed (or kidney beans)

1 tin lentils, drained and rinsed

Spice Blend

1 tsp chilli powder, or more to taste

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1⁄2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

1⁄2 tsp dried oregano

2 tsp paprika

1 ½ tsp cumin, ground 

1⁄2 tsp sea salt

1⁄2 tsp black pepper

1 pinch ground cinnamon, or more to taste

1 pinch ground cloves

Tomato and coriander salsa 

2 x large ripe tomatoes, diced

1/2 cup coriander chopped

½ red onion, finely diced

1 x garlic clove, crushed

Juice of half a lime 

Salt to taste

To Serve

Reserved coriander leaves

Brown rice, cooked

Lime wedges

Avocado

Lettuce

Sour cream or yoghurt

Corn chips

To Prepare

1. Place a large pan over medium high heat, drizzle in some olive oil and cook onion and garlic until soft (8 - 10 minutes)

2. Add mince to the pan and cook until browned. Mix through spice blend until beef is coated in spice.  

3. Stir through vegetables, tin tomatoes, lentils and black beans. Simmer for 20 minutes or until sauce thickens and carrots are tender. Add a splash of water or stock if the dish is drying out. 

4. Meanwhile make tomato and coriander salsa by tossing together all ingredients in a bowl.

5. To finish, serve Mexican beef with brown rice topped with fresh coriander leaves, alongside lime wedges, avocado, lettuce, sour cream and corn chips for people to help themselves.  

   
   COOKS NOTES

   • This meal is a great one to prepare ahead, as the flavours deepen with time. 

   • Such a versatile meal. Serve with corn chips, or on rice with salsa or roll into a burrito.

   • Adjust the chilli seasoning depending on your audience

   • We have added beans and lentils to stretch the mince and add fibre and texture