Step 1

Preheat a large non-stick frying pan with 1 tbsp oil over high heat. Add the mince, break apart roughly, and brown for 5 minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper.

Step 2

Next, break the mince apart properly, stir, and add the onion. Cook for 5 more minutes, reducing the heat to medium/low then add the garlic, tomato puree, Cajun seasoning and peppers to cook for a further 2 minutes.

Step 3

Now add the rinsed rice and chicken stock and stir together. Place a lid on the pan and simmer on a low heat for around 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure the rice isn’t sticking. Add additional stock if the mixture becomes dry and ensure the rice has cooked through.

Step 4

When ready, check for seasoning and add salt and pepper if necessary. Top with jalapeno slices and sprinkle a sprinkle of fresh chives (or coriander if you prefer).