TEXAN "BOWL OF RED"

TEXAN "BOWL OF RED"

Serves 4

Points per serving:  with beef 5, with turkey 4½

Freezing recommended

200g long grain rice

low fat cooking spray

250g lean beef or turkey mince

1 onion, chopped

1 fat garlic clove, crushed or 1 tsp garlic puree

1 small red pepper, seeded & chopped

200g canned kidney beans

200g canned chopped tomatoes

2 tbsp barbecue or brown sauce

salt & pepper

Boil rice according to packet instructions, drain and set aside.

Heat a large non-stick frying pan.  When hot, spray with lowfat cooking spray.  Add mince and stir well while cooking so it becomes crumbly and lightly browned.  Stir in the onion, garlci and red pepper and cook for 5 mins until softened.  Add the beans and the liquid out of the can, tomatoes and sauce.  Season and bring to the boil, simmer gently for about 10 mins, stirring once or twice.  Mix in the rice and stir until warmed through.

Could be served topped with 1 tbsp grated half fat cheddar per person.  This would add ½ pt per serving.