Brazilian beef, bean & rice skillet

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Brazil · Picadinho-inspired · Brazil

Brazilian beef, bean & rice skillet

Savoury beef with black beans, tomato and sweet peppers served over fluffy rice. Hearty, colourful and easy to portion by ingredient.

15 minPreparation
28 minCooking
43 minTotal time
4Servings
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For 4 servings

What you’ll need

Allergens
Check stock and canned bean labels. Naturally dairy-free and egg-free as written.

One step at a time

Let’s make it

  1. Warm oil in a wide pan. Cook onion, capsicum and garlic for 5 minutes until soft.
  2. Add beef and cumin. Cook for 6–8 minutes, breaking it up until no pink remains.
  3. Stir in tomato, beans and stock. Simmer for 10 minutes until thick and the beef reaches 75°C.
  4. Taste and add salt if needed. Serve with rice in separate sections; offer lime and hot sauce only to adults.

Preparation and cooking times are estimates. Use the doneness checks in the method.

Make the texture work

Mash a few beans into the sauce for a smoother texture, or keep beans and rice separate while the flavours become familiar.

Season it properly

Tomato, cumin and garlic give depth without chilli. Add salt after tasting; lime, pepper and hot sauce belong at the adult table.

Simple swaps

Use shredded chicken or lentils instead of beef. Frozen sweetcorn can replace capsicum for a milder colour and crunch.

Keep it safely

Refrigerate within 2 hours for up to 48 hours. Store rice promptly and reheat once until steaming hot.

Food education

What the ingredients bring

These are practical food-group notes, not a laboratory nutrition analysis. Portions and brands change the numbers.

  • Beef and beans combine protein, iron and zinc.
  • Beans add fibre and folate.
  • Rice supplies carbohydrate energy, while capsicum and tomato contribute vitamin C.
Before serving: adapt the size and texture to your child’s chewing skills, then let the meal be a relaxed family moment.

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