Quick Mexican Beef Rice Bowls

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large, deep, heavy-based frying pan over medium–high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, for 2–3 minutes until softened.

Step 2

Add the beef and cook for 4–5 minutes until browned.

Step 3

Add the kidney beans, spices, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.

Step 4

Stir through the tomato paste followed immediately by the crushed tomatoes. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook over medium–low heat, uncovered, for 12 minutes.

Step 5

Add 1–2 tablespoons of the sauce to the rice and stir to combine so that the grains are coated (this step is optional but gives a lovely boost of flavour to the rice).

Step 6

In a small bowl, mash the avocado roughly with a fork, add the lime juice and salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.

Step 7

Divide the rice among four bowls. Top with the Mexican beef, shredded cheese, a dollop of the mashed avocado, the grape tomatoes, fresh coriander, jalapeño slices and a squeeze of lime. Serve immediately.