Chipotle Avocado Crema Taco Rice With Crispy Tortilla Strips 1767813250.5581083

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Author: Emily Madona
Total Time: 50 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Diet: General

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Description

This recipe delivers a flavorful fusion of Tex-Mex and Asian-inspired flavors with tender basmati rice, a smoky avocado crema, and a hearty beef and bean mixture, topped with crispy tortilla strips. It’s a playful and adaptable weeknight dinner that’s sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients

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300g (10.5oz) basmati rice
600ml (2 ½ cup) water
1 tsp (5ml) salt
250g (9oz) halal ground beef
1 tbsp (15ml) vegetable oil
1 small onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp (5ml) ground cumin
1 tsp (5ml) smoked paprika
1 tsp (5ml) chili powder
½ tsp (2.5ml) ground coriander
Salt and pepper to taste
200g (7oz) canned black beans, drained and rinsed
100g (3.5oz) frozen corn kernels
100g (3.5oz) halal shredded cheddar cheese
1 ripe avocado
2 tbsp (30ml) fresh lime juice
1 tsp (5ml) minced halal chipotle in adobo sauce
2 tbsp (30ml) halal sour cream
2 tbsp (30ml) chopped cilantro, plus extra for garnish
4 small corn tortillas, cut into strips
1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil
Lime wedges for serving

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Instructions

Rinse the Rice: Rinse basmati rice until water runs clear.
Cook the Rice: Boil rice with water and salt, then simmer covered for 10-12 minutes, and rest for 5 minutes.
Sauté Aromatics: Sauté onion until translucent, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
Brown the Beef: Brown halal ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks, and drain excess grease.
Spice the Beef: Season beef with cumin, paprika, chili powder, coriander, salt, and pepper.
Add Beans & Corn: Stir in black beans and corn, and heat through.
Make Avocado Crema: Blend avocado, lime juice, chipotle, and sour cream until smooth.
Marble the Rice: Fold avocado crema into half of the cooked rice.
Crisp Tortilla Strips: Fry tortilla strips in hot oil until golden and crispy.
Assemble & Serve: Layer rice, beef mixture, cheese, cilantro, crema, and tortilla strips.

Notes

For optimal flavor, use high-quality basmati rice and ensure the chipotle peppers are halal-certified. Adjust the amount of chipotle to control the spice level.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Skillet
Cuisine: Tex-Mex/Asian Fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 650 kcal
Sugar: 15 g
Sodium: 800 mg
Fat: 35 g
Saturated Fat: 15 g
Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 70 g
Fiber: 10 g
Protein: 30 g
Cholesterol: 80 mg