Spicy Mince With Rice & Spinach Recipe

Name: Spicy Mince With Rice & Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons oil; 1 large onion, sliced; 3 garlic cloves, crushed (I use the lazy garlic in a jar, 3 tsp); 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 1/4 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 1/4 teaspoons garam masala; 1 1/2 1 1/2 lbs ground lamb (I use whichever mince I have on hand) or 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey (I use whichever mince I have on hand); 19 fluid ounces beef stock; 12 ounces basmati rice; 6 ounces spinach, roughly shredded; 4 ounces sultanas (I leave these out by preference); 2 ounces whole almonds

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons oil
1 large onion, sliced
3 garlic cloves, crushed (I use the lazy garlic in a jar, 3 tsp)
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 1/4 teaspoons ground coriander
1 1/4 teaspoons garam masala
1 1/2 1 1/2 lbs ground lamb (I use whichever mince I have on hand) or 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey (I use whichever mince I have on hand)
19 fluid ounces beef stock
12 ounces basmati rice
6 ounces spinach, roughly shredded
4 ounces sultanas (I leave these out by preference)
2 ounces whole almonds

1
Heat the oil in a LARGE pan, add the onion and fry for 3- 4 minutes until softened.
2
Add the garlic and spices and fry for another 3 minutes.
3
Add the minced beef and cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until all the meat has browned.
4
Add the stock and bring to the boil.
5
Cover and simmer for 40 minutes until all the meat is tender.
6
MEANWHILE cook the rice in a pan of boiling water for 10- 12 minutes until just tender.
7
Add the spinach to the rice and cook for just 30 seconds.
8
Drain well and stir rice and spinach mixture into the minced beef mixture, together with the sultanas and almonds.
9
Transfer the mixture to a warmed serving dish and serve with naan breads.

753

kcal

Calories

Fat

105

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons oil, 1 large onion, sliced, 3 garlic cloves, crushed (I use the lazy garlic in a jar, 3 tsp), 1 teaspoon ground turmeric, and more.

Yes, Spicy Mince With Rice & Spinach falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spicy Mince With Rice & Spinach

Tips for the best results

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