Savoury Mince

Savoury Mince

Servings: 4
Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

500g beef mince

1 tbsp olive oil

1 small onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 carrot, diced

1 celery stalk, diced

1 zucchini, grated (optional)

½ cup frozen peas

½ cup corn kernels

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tbsp tomato paste

1 cup beef stock

1 tsp dried mixed herbs (or thyme/oregano)

1 tsp paprika

Salt & pepper to taste

1 tbsp cornflour (optional, for thickening)


Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cooking until softened.


2. Add the beef mince and brown, breaking it up with a spoon.


3. Stir in carrot, celery, and zucchini. Cook for 3-4 minutes.


4. Add Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, herbs, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.


5. Pour in beef stock, bring to a simmer, and cook for 10 minutes.


6. Add peas and corn, cooking for another 5 minutes.


7. If a thicker sauce is desired, mix cornflour with a little water and stir it in.


8. Serve over toast, mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables.