HYBRID TACO RICE BOWL

HYBRID TACO RICE BOWL

This Hybrid Taco Rice Bowl is a hearty, balanced meal combining seasoned beef and Eat Curious Mince for a low-carbon and nutritious twist. The savoury taco filling is cooked with onions, passata, sweetcorn, and taco seasoning, then served over fluffy rice, crisp lettuce, salsa, and grated dairy-free cheddar. Packed with flavour and texture, it’s ideal for school menus.

CONTAINS EAT CURIOUS DEHYDRATED MINCE

Made from only pea and fava bean protein concentrates and salt, our Eat Curious Dehydrated Mince is free from the top 14 major allergens and adds a delicious protein-boost to these coconut power balls.
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HYBRID TACO RICE BOWL


  • Author: Liam Kellard
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x

Description

This Hybrid Taco Rice Bowl is a hearty, balanced meal combining seasoned beef and Eat Curious Mince for a low-carbon and nutritious twist. The savoury taco filling is cooked with onions, passata, sweetcorn, and taco seasoning, then served over fluffy rice, crisp lettuce, salsa, and grated dairy-free cheddar. Packed with flavour and texture, it’s ideal for school menus.

 

THIS RECIPE HAS BEEN CREATED BY EAT CURIOUS DEVELOPMENT CHEF LIAM

Chef Liam is a skilled culinary problem-solver who transforms complex school food standards into practical, scalable recipes that are both compliant and crowd-pleasing. With a sharp eye on budget, nutrition, and taste, he crafts flavourful, cost-effective meals that accommodate dietary restrictions, portion requirements, and the realities of limited kitchen resources. By innovating with seasonal ingredients and balancing every penny with every nutrient, Chef Liam ensures students receive meals that are satisfying, wholesome, and consistently well-executed.


Ingredients

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360g beef mince

60g Eat Curious Dehydrated Mince

180ml water

400g onions

18g taco seasoning

300g passata

300g sweetcorn, canned

800g rice

100g lettuce

200g chunky salsa

200g cheese (dairy-free)

20g vegetable oil


Instructions

  1. Hydrate Eat Curious Dehydrated Mince using 1 part Mince: 3 parts cold water (or stock): For this recipe, add 60g Eat Curious Dehydrated Mince to a gastronorm tray or food-grade container. Add 180ml water and stir well to fully submerge. We recommend adding gravy browning to the rehydration liquid to help colour the mince and ensure a seamless blend when cooked with beef mince. Cover and leave to hydrate for a minimum of 30 minutes. Overnight hydration (chilled) is recommended for best yield and texture. Drain any excess liquid before using.
  2. Cook onion for 8 minutes.
  3. Add beef mince, Eat Curious Mince and seasoning. Cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add passata and sweetcorn. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  5. Serve over rice with shredded lettuce, salsa and cheese.

 

 

 

 

Notes

Impact per serving: 1.37kg CO2e. This recipe uses 64.9% less CO2 than a 100% meat recipe.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: Nutritional Values per 100g
  • Calories: 130kcal
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 110mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 7g

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