# Tex-Mex Rice with Minced Beef

Recipe by [Daniel Okoye](https://fridge.menu/en/u/danielokoye)

A quick, spiced Tex-Mex rice skillet with minced beef, beans, sweetcorn and tomatoes, finished with cheese, avocado and lime.

Servings: 4 · Prep 15 min · Cook 35 min · Meat

Contains: gluten, milk

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## Ingredients

- 1 pcs [Onion](https://fridge.menu/en/i/onion) — finely chopped
- 4 clove [Garlic](https://fridge.menu/en/i/garlic) — finely chopped
- 1 pcs [Carrot](https://fridge.menu/en/i/carrot) — coarsely grated
- 400 g [Minced Beef](https://fridge.menu/en/i/ground-beef)
- 200 g [Courgette](https://fridge.menu/en/i/zucchini) — coarsely grated
- 2 tsp [Cumin](https://fridge.menu/en/i/cumin)
- 2 tsp [Ground Coriander](https://fridge.menu/en/i/ground-coriander)
- 0.5 tsp [Cinnamon](https://fridge.menu/en/i/cinnamon)
- 2 tsp [Smoked Paprika](https://fridge.menu/en/i/smoked-paprika)
- 250 g Basmati Rice
- 700 ml [Stock](https://fridge.menu/en/i/stock)
- 30 g [Sun-dried Tomatoes](https://fridge.menu/en/i/sun-dried-tomatoes) — finely chopped
- 400 g [Canned Chopped Tomatoes](https://fridge.menu/en/i/canned-chopped-tomatoes)
- 1 can [Black Beans](https://fridge.menu/en/i/black-beans) — drained
- 125 g [Tomato](https://fridge.menu/en/i/tomato) — cut into thin wedges
- 140 g [Sweetcorn](https://fridge.menu/en/i/corn) — canned or frozen
- 30 g [Jalapeño](https://fridge.menu/en/i/jalapeno) — finely chopped
- 2 tbsp [Olive Oil](https://fridge.menu/en/i/olive-oil) — for frying
- [Salt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/salt) — to taste
- [Black Pepper](https://fridge.menu/en/i/black-pepper) — freshly ground, to taste
- 1 pcs [Avocado](https://fridge.menu/en/i/avocado) — cut into cubes
- 1 bunch [Coriander](https://fridge.menu/en/i/coriander) — roughly chopped
- 25 g [Jalapeño](https://fridge.menu/en/i/jalapeno)
- 125 g [Mature Cheddar](https://fridge.menu/en/i/cheddar) — freshly grated
- 100 ml [Crème Fraîche](https://fridge.menu/en/i/creme-fraiche)
- 75 g [Tortilla Chips](https://fridge.menu/en/i/tortilla-chips)
- 1 pcs [Lime](https://fridge.menu/en/i/lime) — cut into wedges

## Steps

1. Fry the onion, garlic and carrot in the oil over medium heat until the onion softens. (5 min)
2. Add the minced beef and fry over high heat, stirring constantly, until well browned. (5 min)
3. Add the courgette, cumin, ground coriander, cinnamon, smoked paprika and basmati rice, and mix well. (2 min)
4. Pour in the stock, sun-dried tomatoes and chopped tomatoes, stir and bring to the boil. (5 min)
5. Cover with a lid and simmer over low heat for about 17-18 minutes. (18 min)
6. Add the black beans, tomato and sweetcorn and bring back to the boil. (3 min)
7. Cover with a lid and leave over low heat for about 5 minutes. (5 min)
8. Turn off the heat and leave the dish covered for about 10 minutes, so it absorbs the flavours and the rice becomes tender. (10 min)
9. Stir in half of the cheddar with the jalapeño and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
10. Serve in deep bowls topped with avocado cubes, coriander, jalapeño, crème fraîche and a squeeze of lime, plus crunchy tortilla chips on the side.

## What was changed

Canned soybeans were swapped for Black Beans, the usual choice for a Tex-Mex dish in local shops.

Published 2026-10-07

https://fridge.menu/en/r/tex-mex-beef-rice-bmgievy5

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