Recipes and photos are AI created and editorially reviewed. Nutrition figures are estimates.
A build-your-own Mexican feast.
Equipment: Large frying pan
Measures and names
Ingredients
- 600 g beef mince (ground beef)
- 1 onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp fajita seasoning
- 1 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes
- Cauliflower rice, lettuce and grated cheese
- Avocado, soured cream (sour cream) and lime
- 1 x 400g tin black beans (for the family)
- 1 tbsp oil
Method
- Heat the oil in a large pan and cook the onion and garlic for 4 minutes. Add the mince and brown for 8 minutes, breaking it up.
- Stir in the fajita seasoning and tomatoes, season, and simmer for 10 minutes, until thick.
- Warm the cauliflower rice.
- Set out the toppings in bowls so everyone can build their own.
- Layer cauliflower rice, spiced mince, lettuce, cheese, avocado and soured cream, and finish with a squeeze of lime.
Swaps and tips
Building at the table suits mixed appetites and ages. Check the fajita seasoning for added sugar and starch, or make your own.
Add carbs for the family (optional)
For the family, add warmed black beans, brown rice or a wholemeal wrap. Keep the on-plan version over cauliflower rice.
Nutrition estimated, per serving
| Protein | Carbs | Fibre | Fat | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 g | 17 g | 7 g | 22 g | 409 kcal |
Values are estimates based on typical UK food composition data and will vary with brands and portion sizes.
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