Empanada Rice Bowl
Ingredients
- 2 cups Mahatma® Jasmine Rice
- 1 medium onion, minced
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tsp oregano
- 2 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cracked black pepper
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup sliced green olives
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 3 hard-cooked eggs, quartered
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1 tbsp sliced jalapeño pepper
Instructions
Use your Thermomix® to whip up this easy and delicious rice bowl! It’s loaded with all the favorite flavors of classic empanadas.
Step 1
Add onion to TM® mixing bowl and sauté at 5 minutes/120°C /speed 1. Add ground beef, garlic, tomato paste, oregano, paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper; sauté for 5 minutes.
Step 2
Add rice, chicken broth, olives and lime juice. Mix well using spatula and cook for 12 to 15 minutes/100°C/speed 1.
Step 3
Transfer to serving dish; top with eggs, cilantro and jalapeño slices.
Flavor Tip
For a sweet twist, add 1/4 cup raisins to the beef mixture. Garnish with tortilla strips if desired.
Hard Eggs Made Easy
For some households, hard boiling a dozen eggs at the top of the week is an essential part of meal prep. If they are shelled, they can stay in the fridge for a week; peeled hard-boiled eggs should be kept in an air-tight container with a moist paper towel.
Making flawless hard-boiled eggs depends on how you preference, but one thing is for sure: they aren’t hard to cook as long as you follow these simple tricks!
– Put eggs in a saucepan: leave enough space for water to circulate – and fill with cool water until it´s about 1 inch of water overtop. Place a lid overtop.
– Bring water to a rolling boil over high heat then reduce to medium-high. For soft and runny yolks and whites, you only need 2 to 4 minutes. In 6 to 8 minutes, you´ll get solid egg whites, but softer — though set — yolks. If you prefer fully set yolks and whites, leave the eggs in the boiling water for 10 to 15 minutes.
– Transfer eggs to a bowl of ice water so they do not continue cooking. This will also make it easier to peel.
Eggs are a great source of protein; they are a great topping for salads. Start the day with a big breakfast bowl or pack them up for a delicious Back-to-School Bento Box.
Choosing the Right Rice
What is jasmine rice? It’s only the fluffy base that absorbs all those savory flavors! What’s more, this grain adds the subtle yet satisfying aroma! Other rices work better for other recipes. Fluffy white grains work well in our authentic Mexican rice recipe or this coconut rice dish while short grains soak up all those Mediterranean spices in this Spanish paella recipe.
