Beef Mince Picadillo with Green Olives and Rice

Ingredients

• 500 g beef mince
• 300 g long-grain rice
• 80 g green olives
• 400 g tinned chopped tomatoes
• 1 onion
• 1 green pepper
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Method

1. 1

   Cook the rice according to packet instructions and keep warm.

2. 2

   Dice the onion and green pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large pan and fry the onion for 5 minutes, then add the pepper and cook for 3 more minutes.

3. 3

   Add the beef mince and brown well, breaking it up with a wooden spoon.

4. 4

   Stir in the cumin and chopped tomatoes, season well and simmer for 15 minutes.

5. 5

   Halve the olives and stir through the mince. Simmer for a further 5 minutes, then serve over the cooked rice.