Are you looking for a tasty, cheap and delicious meal to serve up on those chilly winter nights? Here is one of my one pot winter favourites. Serve it with a side of greens. It tastes even better the next day spooned inside of an iceberg lettuce leaf for a delicious crunchy treat.

Ingredients:

• 400g of beef mince
• 1 can of chopped tomatoes
• 3 Tablespoons of tomato paste
• 1 chopped onion 
• 1 tablespoon of minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 tablespoon of minced ginger
• 1 cup of rice
• 1 Heaped tablespoon of curry powder
• 1 teaspoon of turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon of chilli powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon of gram masala powder
• 2 cups of chicken stock
• 2 bay leaves
• Garnish with fresh coriander (optional)

Method:

1. Heat olive oil and cook off all of the spices (ginger, garlic, curry powder, turmeric, chilli, cinnamon, gram masala)  for 1 minute while stirring to prevent them from sticking.
2. Add the onion and beef and cook until browned.
3. Add the rice and stir for 1 through for 1 minute.
4. Add all of the other ingredients and bring to a boil.
5. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes or until the rice is tender.

 Tip: Make a double batch and freeze half and cut down on cooking.