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Ingredients

• 2 cups brown rice
• 500g beef mince
• 1 can lentils, drained
• 1 teaspoon salt
• pepper, to taste
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano (optional)
• ½ bunch spring onions, chopped
• 1 egg, beaten
• ½ cup breadcrumbs
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed or 1 ½ teaspoons crushed garlic
• 3 tablespoons oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 carrots, grated
• 1-2 tablespoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper or chilli powder (optional)
• 2-3 teaspoons cumin
• 1 ½ cups water
• 1 can chopped tomatoes
• 2 cups frozen peas
• ½ cup cheese to serve