Thai-Style Beef Mince Rice With Mangetout

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Heat a large, wide-based pan (preferably non-stick) with a drizzle of vegetable oil over a high heat Once hot, add the beef mince and sprinkle in the beef stock mix Cook for 3-4 min or until the beef has browned all over, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as you go

Step 2

Add the mangetout to the pan and cook for 1 min or until starting to soften

Step 3

Add the red Thai curry paste, ginger paste and half of the chilli flakes (can't handle the heat? Go easy!) to the pan and cook for 1 min further or until fragrant

Step 4

Meanwhile, chop the basil finely, including the stalks Cut the lime[s] into wedges

Step 5

Once fragrant, add the tomato paste, a pinch of sugar and a small splash of water to the pan and mix until everything is combined Squeeze the pouch[es] of steamed white basmati rice to separate the grains Add the basmati rice to the pan, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as you go and give everything a good mix up

Step 6

Stir through half of the chopped basil and the juice of 1/2 [1] lime (save the rest for garnish!)

Step 7

Cook for 2-3 min further or until the rice is piping hot and the beef is cooked through – this is your Thai-style beef mince rice with mangetout