Carlin Pea Burrito Bowl

By OcadoLife
“This budget-friendly Carlin Pea Burrito Bowl takes inspo from both refried beans and beef burrito bowls,” says Mimi Harrison, champion of affordable, easy recipes. “Carlin peas and beef mince make a great base for…
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Ingredients

13 total
  • 200g brown rice
  • ½ red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 red peppers, thinly sliced
  • 250g beef mince
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 (570g) jar carlin peas
  • 400ml beef stock, hot
  • 300g frozen sweetcorn
  • ½ cucumber, diced
  • 15g coriander, chopped

Method

6 steps
  1. Step 1

    Cook the rice as per pack instructions. Put the onion in a bowl with a pinch of salt, the vinegar and 2 tbsp water; set aside to pickle.

  2. Step 2

    Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp oil in a large pan. Add the peppers; fry over high heat for 5 mins until softened and lightly charred. Tip onto a plate and return the pan to the heat.

  3. Step 3

    Add the mince, breaking it up, and cook for 5 mins or until browned, stirring occasionally. Add the paprika and cumin; cook for 1-2 mins more. Stir in the peas and stock. Simmer for 15 mins or until thickened.

  4. Step 4

    Heat the remaining 1 tbsp oil in another pan. Add the frozen sweetcorn, season and cook for 15 mins, stirring occasionally.

  5. Step 5

    For the salsa, toss the diced cucumber with a small pinch each of salt and pepper and the coriander.

  6. Step 6

    Divide the rice, bean mixture, peppers, sweetcorn and salsa into bowls and top with the onion pickle. Store leftovers chilled in separate airtight containers for up to 3 days.