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Recipe

Cheesy Beef Sausage & Taco-spiced Rice with Lime Crema

Cook time
35 min
Serves
2, 3 or 4
Steps
6
Cheesy Beef Sausage & Taco-spiced Rice with Lime Crema

Ingredients

Sausage & Rice

  • Spicy Beef SausagesFrom the counter320 g
  • Brown onion1
  • Sweet corn kernels145 g
  • Black beans120 g
  • Tomato paste30 g
  • Taco seasoning10 g
  • Smoked paprika powder4 g
  • Basmati rice150 g
  • Chicken stock cube1
  • Water400 ml
  • Grated cheddar 90 g

To serve

  • Lime1
  • Sour cream60 g
  • Fresh coriander15 g

Method

  1. Prep

    • Peel and finely chop the onion.
    • Chop the sausages into thick coins.
    • Drain and rinse the corn and beans.

  2. Fry sausage

    • Heat a large pan over medium-high heat with oil.
    • Fry the beef sausage for 4-5 min until well browned.
    • Transfer to a plate and set aside.
    • Reserve the pan.

  3. Build base

    • Return the pan to medium heat, adding more oil if needed.
    • Add the onion and cook for 3–4 min until softened.
    • Stir in the tomato paste, taco seasoning, smoked paprika, black beans and corn.
    • Cook for 1–2 min until darkened and fragrant.

  4. Finish rice

    • Wash and drain the rice.
    • Add the rice and stir to coat.
    • Crumble in 0.5 stock cube, add the measured water and stir to dissolve.
    • Return the sausage to the pan.
    • Bring to a boil over a high heat.
    • Once boiling, lower the heat and cover.
    • Cook for 15-18 min, until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
    • Adjust seasoning to taste.

    Tip: If needed, leave uncovered to reduce any excess moisture.

  5. Add cheese

    • Top the pan with grated cheddar.
    • Cover with a lid and allow the cheese to melt.

  6. Serve

    • Cut the lime into wedges.
    • In a bowl, mix the sour cream with a squeeze of lime juice to taste.
    • Serve the Cheesy Beef Sausage and Taco-spiced Rice with Lime Crema.
    • Pick over some coriander leaves.
    • Serve with any remaining lime wedges.