500g minced lamb or beef
1 medium onion
1 clove garlic (or use garlic granules)
2 sticks celery
1 green pepper
2 tsp Thyme
2 tsp Oregano
2 tsp Paprika
1 tsp Cumin
1 tbsp tomato puree
1 small mug long grain easy cook rice
1 Knorr chicken stock cube
Pinch Cayenne
Salt, pepper and Tabasco (if you fancy it) to taste
Chop the onion, celery and green pepper. Crush the garlic if using fresh and fry all together in a little oil with the mince until browned. Add the herbs and spices and cook for two minutes.
Add all remaining ingredients, brng to the boil and simmer gently for 20 minutes. Add more liquid as required.