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Main course · Japanese

Taco Rice (Okinawan Beef Taco Rice with Cheese and Lettuce)

25 min Serves 4 ~725 kcal/serving ~£7.80 (£1.95/serving) Gluten-freeKid-friendly

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Ingredients

  • 500 g beef mince
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 taco seasoning
  • 150 g iceberg lettuce, shredded
  • 150 g cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 100 g grated cheddar
  • 4 tbsp tomato salsa
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 300 g sushi rice

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
725 kcal
Protein
36.8 g
Carbohydrate
67.6 g
of which sugars
5.1 g
Fat
33.2 g
of which saturates
14.2 g
Fibre
3.6 g
Salt
1.80 g

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Method

  1. 1

    Cook the sushi rice according to the pack and keep warm.

  2. 2

    Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over a medium-high heat and cook the onion for 4 minutes until softened.

  3. 3

    Add the beef mince and cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking up any lumps, until no pink remains.

  4. 4

    Stir in the taco seasoning with the amount of water the packet suggests and simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened.

  5. 5

    Divide the rice between four bowls and top with the beef, shredded lettuce, cherry tomatoes and grated cheddar.

  6. 6

    Spoon over the tomato salsa to serve.

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