Cheesy Mexican Beef & Bean Rice

Name: Cheesy Mexican Beef & Bean Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil; 500 g lean beef mince; 1 red capsicum, deseeded, diced; 40 g sachet Continental Recipe Base Chilli Con Carne; 2 1/4 cups (560 mL) hot water; 190 g packet Continental Cheesy Rice - Family Pack; 400 g can kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels; 1 tablespoon chopped pickled jalapenos (optional); fresh oregano leaves, to garnish

This one-pan Mexican spiced rice dish is the perfect speedy mid-week dinner.

25 Mins

Cooking Time
easy

Difficulty
10 Mins

Prep Time
4 People

Serves

1 tablespoon oil
500 g lean beef mince
1 red capsicum, deseeded, diced
40 g sachet Continental Recipe Base Chilli Con Carne
2 1/4 cups (560 mL) hot water
190 g packet Continental Cheesy Rice - Family Pack
400 g can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup frozen corn kernels
1 tablespoon chopped pickled jalapenos (optional)
fresh oregano leaves, to garnish

Heat oil in a large deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Add mince, and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes until browned. Add capsicum, Chilli Con Carne recipe base and ½ cup water and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.
Add rice packet contents, kidney beans, corn and remaining 1 3/4 cups water. Bring to the boil, stirring. Cover, reduce heat to medium low and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir through jalapenos, replace lid and set aside for 2 minutes. Serve garnished with oregano leaves.