Serves: 4

Ingredients:

For the Spiced Rice:

• 1 cup basmati or jasmine rice (or swap for quinoa if you prefer)
• 1 ¾ cups bone broth (for extra nutrients & deep flavor)
• 1 teaspoon ghee or butter
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (trust me, it adds depth)
• Pinch of sea salt

For the Mince & Veg:

• 1 tablespoon ghee or butter
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 500g (1 lb) grass-fed beef mince (or lamb for a richer taste)
• 1 cup butternut, diced into small cubes
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ¼ teaspoon chili flakes (optional, for a kick)
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• ½ cup crushed tomatoes
• ½ cup bone broth or filtered water
• Sea salt & black pepper to taste

Toppings:

• A2 dairy feta, crumbled (for creamy, tangy goodness)
• Fresh coriander, chopped
• Squeeze of lime juice
• Sliced avocado (because obviously)

Instructions:

1. Make the Rice: Rinse the rice well, then add it to a pot with the bone broth, ghee, and spices. Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer, cover, and cook until fluffy (about 15 minutes).
2. Cook the Mince & Veg: While the rice is cooking, heat ghee in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté the onion until soft, then add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
3. Add the mince, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned, then stir in the butternut, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, and chili flakes. Let everything get fragrant for about a minute.
4. Stir in the tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, and bone broth. Lower the heat, cover, and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes until the butternut is soft and the flavors have melded beautifully.
5. Assemble & Serve: Fluff the rice, divide it into bowls, and top with the rich, spiced mince mixture. Crumble over some A2 feta, sprinkle fresh coriander, and add a squeeze of lime. Don’t forget the avocado on the side!

This bowl is everything—warming, nourishing, packed with protein, healthy fats, and ancestral ingredients that your body will love. Plus, it’s easy to meal prep and makes the best leftovers. Enjoy, and let me know if you make it!