Maltese Baked Rice & Baked Macaroni #26

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Ground turkey reduces fat while canned beans are budget-friendly.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and adds a cheesy flavor.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until soft and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in ground beef, cooking until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Add diced bell pepper and cook for an additional 3 minutes.

Pour in tomato sauce, peas, and season with salt, black pepper, cumin, and paprika; simmer for 5 minutes.

Combine cooked rice with the meat mixture in a large bowl, mixing well.

Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish, spreading evenly.

Sprinkle cheese on top of the rice mixture.

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is golden.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens