Healthy Spicy Beef Taco Bowl with Pickled Onions

Name: Healthy Spicy Beef Taco Bowl with Pickled Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 500 g 5% fat beef mince; 2 pouches pouches cooked microwave wholemeal basmati rice; 400 g black beans, drained; 1 piece large red pepper deseeded and finely diced; 200 g cherry tomatoes; 198 g can sweetcorn; 2 pieces small avocados sliced; 2 pieces red onions, thinly sliced; 1 tsp olive oil; 1 tbsp chipotle paste; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 200 g canned chopped tomatoes; 2 tbsp tomato puree; 20 g coriander stalks chopped, leaves reserved; 2 pieces limes juiced

A vibrant and nutritious taco bowl packed with lean beef, fiber-rich black beans, and creamy avocado. Topped with zesty quick-pickled red onions, this meal-prep friendly dish is a perfect balance of heat and freshness.

Servings4 Portions

Prep Time15 Mins

Cook Time25 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

5% fat beef mince
500 g
pouches cooked microwave wholemeal basmati rice
2 pouches
black beans, drained
400 g
large red pepper deseeded and finely diced
1 piece
cherry tomatoes
200 g
can sweetcorn
198 g
small avocados sliced
2 pieces
red onions, thinly sliced
2 pieces
olive oil
1 tsp
chipotle paste
1 tbsp
ground cumin
1 tsp
ground coriander
1 tsp
canned chopped tomatoes
200 g
tomato puree
2 tbsp
coriander stalks chopped, leaves reserved
20 g
limes juiced
2 pieces

Step-by-Step Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the diced red pepper and sauté for about 5 minutes until it begins to soften.

Increase the heat slightly and add the beef mince. Use a wooden spoon to break the meat apart as it browns. Stir in the chipotle paste, ground cumin, and ground coriander, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

Pour in the chopped tomatoes, tomato purée, and finely chopped coriander stalks. Add 150ml of water and season with salt and pepper. Cover the pan and simmer gently for 20 minutes until the sauce has thickened and the flavors have melded.

While the beef is simmering, prepare the quick-pickled onions. In a small bowl, toss the thinly sliced red onions with the lime juice and a pinch of salt. Set aside to soften and turn bright pink.