Beef Burrito

One of my favourite cuisines is Mexican and this is an infusion of Texas and Mexican called Texmex. Been meaning to do Mexican food on this blog. Been to the country before and I loved it. Such a place with a rich heritage and culture. I hope you all love the recipe as much as I did eating it.

Makes 8 Burritos

500g Mince Beef

1 Red Pepper, diced

1 Onion, diced

2 Cloves Garlic, crushed

Can of Kidney Beans (400g)

Cna of Chopped Tomatoes (400g)

Dash Worcestershire Sauce (making it less authentic but adds a twist to the flavour)

Can of Refried Beans

Lettuce, shredded

8 Flour Tortillas

Coriander

Red Leicester or Double Gloucester, grated

1 tsp Cumin

1 tsp Cayenne Pepper

1 tsp Chilli Powder

1 tsp Paprika

Olive Oil

Optional

Guacamole

Sour Cream

Jalapenos

1. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan. Add the onion and garlic. Fry until the onions have soften then add the peppers and fry for a couple of minutes.

2. Add the mince beef to the pan and cook until browned. Add the spices and give a stir. Then add the red kidney beans, chopped tomatoes and Worcestershire Sauce. Then reduce the heat and leave to reduce for 15-20 minutes. 

3. While the beef is cooking, warm the refried beans on the hob. 

4. To construct the burrito take a tortilla, add the lettuce, 1/2 tbsp of refried beans and 1-2 serving spoons of the beef mix (there is enough for 8). Then wrap the burrito and put the grated cheese on top and put under grill for 1-2 minutes. Garnish with Jalapenos and the Coriander. Then add the sour cream and guacamole on the side. 

Rice Pudding (V)

A dessert from my childhood. Quick and simple to make. Just a small dollop of jam (preferably raspberry). Not everyone likes the skin on top of a baked rice pudding but I do.  Comfort food at its best

Serves 4

750ml Whole Milk
25g Butter
100g Pudding Rice
50g Golden Caster Sugar
1 tsp Nutmeg

1. Preheat the oven to 150c/130c Fan Assisted

2. Butter a roughly 22x14 cm deep ovenproof dish. Add the rice, milk and sugar and stir. Sprinkle the nutmeg over the top so its even covered.

3. Put in the oven for 2 hours. The top should be a light golden brown. Serve with jam

Yummy :D

Prawn and Pea Linguine

Think this is a simple but tasty dish. Had a craving for prawns and was part of a deal so plus on the tasty side and money side.

Serves 2

200g Linguine

185g King Prawn

1 / 2 Cloves Garlic, crushed

Half a small glass of white wine

Handful of Parsley, chopped 

Small Onion, finely diced

4 tbsp Double Cream

Mug of Frozen Peas

Olive Oil

1. Boil water in a medium sized pan. Put the linguine in and allow to cook according to the pack.

2. While the pasta is cooking heat oil in a frying pan. Fry the garlic and onions for 2 minutes. Then add the prawns to the pan and cook thoroughly (they should be pink coloured). Then add the lemon juice and white wine. Allow it to reduce a bit. 

3. Before the pasta is cooked, add the peas to the pan. Once peas have been cooked drain and return to pan. 

4. Add the double cream to the frying pan. Heat through for a minute on a medium heat. Then tip the sauce into the pan with the pasta and add half the parsley. Season to taste and give a final stir. Serve with a sprinkle of parsley.

Chocolate Brownie with Raspberry Coulis

I'm back, hope you all had a good Christmas and New Years. Probably the worst post as its probably going against people new years resolutions but I don't do resolutions.  This was a recipe I made for my friends and they all loved it. Serve with good quality vanilla ice cream.

Serves 6

Chocolate Brownie
100g Butter, cubed (easier to melt)
175g Caster Sugar
2 ½ tsp Nutella
100g Dark Chocolate
50g Milk Chocolate
2 tbsp Cocoa Powder
2 Eggs

½ tsp Baking Powder 

100g Plain Flour

Raspberry Coulis
250g Raspberries
2 tbsp Caster Sugar

1. You can do the raspberry coulis in advance. Put the raspberries in a pan over a low heat with the sugar, stir and heat until the raspberries break down. For a smoother taste put in a blender and strain through sieve.

2. Line a 20cm cake tin with greaseproof paper. Preheat the oven to 180c/160 Fan assisted.

3. Heat some water in a pan and put a bowl over the top. Then add the butter, til melted. Add both chocolate until melted. Then combine the nutella. Finally add the sugar. Take off the heat and let it cool for a bit.

4. Add the flour, cocoa powder and baking powder. Then add the eggs and mix well till the mixture is combined.

5. Pour into the cake tin and put in the oven for 25-30 minutes till it's cooked all the way through. Stick a skewer or toothpick through the centre, it should come out clean.

6. Allow to cool for about 10 minutes, Remove from cake tin and cut into 6 slices. Serve with coulis and ice cream.