Slow Cooker Mexican Cheesy Beef
Slow Cooker Mexican Cheesy Beef
Cook time: 5 hours 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 500 g beef mince
- 30-50 g taco seasoning
- 1 brown onion diced
- 1 red capsicum diced
- 3 garlic cloves finely chopped
- 400 g tomatoes tinned
- 175 g Simply Wholesome Pantry Mediterranean meal base OR 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 300 g jasmine rice uncooked
- 600 ml beef stock
- 400 g corn tinned, drained
- 400 g black beans drained and rinsed
- 2 cups cheese grated, for grilling at the end
To serve:
- Fresh green salad
Instructions
- Add the beef mince, taco seasoning, diced onion, capsicum, garlic, tinned tomatoes, Mediterranean meal base or tomato paste, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker. Stir to combine, breaking up the mince evenly.
- Cover and cook on high for 3 hours, allowing the flavours to meld and the mince to cook through.
- After 3 hours, stir in the uncooked rice, beef stock, corn, and black beans. Ensure the rice is submerged in the liquid. Cover and cook for another 1 to 1.5 hours on high, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid. Stir occasionally and add extra stock if needed.
- Once the rice is cooked, sprinkle grated cheese generously over the top. Cover for a few minutes to melt, or if your slow cooker insert is oven-safe, place under the grill for a few minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Serve hot with a crisp green salad on the side for freshness and crunch.
Notes
- Freezer-friendly: The mince base (before adding rice and cheese) can be cooled and frozen in portions. Defrost, reheat, and stir through freshly cooked rice and cheese when ready to serve.
- Dump bag-friendly: Combine all ingredients except rice, corn, beans, stock, and cheese in a large zip-lock bag and freeze flat. Defrost overnight before cooking, then proceed with the rice step as directed.
- Customise it: Add chopped fresh jalapeños or chilli flakes for a spicier version. You can also swap jasmine rice for brown rice—just adjust the cooking time and liquid accordingly.
- Oven-friendly: Brown the mince in a pan, then combine all base ingredients in an ovenproof casserole dish. Cover and bake at 170°C for 1.5 hours. Stir in rice, corn, beans, and stock, then bake covered for another 30 to 40 minutes until rice is tender. Add cheese and grill until golden.
Nutrition
Calories: 735kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 38gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 899mgPotassium: 1088mgFiber: 9gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1148IUVitamin C: 34mgCalcium: 355mgIron: 5mg
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