GROUND BEEF AND RICE

Ingredients:

• 150g ground Lean beef
• 140ml water
• 65g basmati rice (raw)
• 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil (7g)
• 1 onion, diced 
• 100g bell pepper, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano 
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 
• 1 dried bay leaf
• 50g baby spinach
• Salt and Pepper to taste 

Method:

Step 1

Heat oil in large pot over high heat. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic. Cook for 1 minute. Add ground beef, cook until brown, breaking it up as you go. Then add tomato paste, salt, pepper, onion powder, oregano, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute. Turn heat down to medium. Add rice and water, mix well.

Step 2

Place lid on, lower heat to medium low so it is simmering gently. Cook for 12 – 15 minutes (might even take longer) until all liquid is absorbed (tilt pot to check). The rice should be just cooked but will be wet. Remove from heat. Quickly toss spinach on top of the rice and put the lid back on. Leave to rest for 10 minutes. Fluff rice and mix through wilted spinach with a fork. Adjust salt if desired. Serve!

Nutrition Facts:

• Calories: 635.1 Cal
• Protein: 42.1g
• Carbs: 76.4g
• Fat: 18.2g