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savoury mince in a red pan.

Savoury Mince

Amanda
Savoury mince is the perfect frugal meal on its own or adjusted to make cottage pie, chilli or bolognaise.
4.89 from 26 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine British
Servings 4
Calories 446 kcal

Equipment

  • Sharp knife
  • Large frying pan / skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Colander / sieve - optional
  • Slotted spoon

Ingredients
 
 

  • 500 g beef mince 5% fat
  • 1 onion
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 200 g frozen peas
  • 2 carrots
  • 2 tablespoon flour plain
  • 450 ml beef stock
  • 1 tablespoon bovril
  • 1 tablespoon Worcester sauce
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon mixed herbs dried

Instructions
 

  • Peel the onions garlic and carrot and cut into small pieces. Mince the garlic.
  • Put the oil in a large pan over a medium heat and cook the onions and carrot for 5 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the garlic and cook, stirring for 1 minute then use a slotted spoon to transfer the vegetable to another dish.
  • Return the pan to the heat and add the mince. Break it up with a spoon and spread into an even layer, turning regularly to brown the mince and break it up completely.
  • Add the flour to the pan and stir through for a minute.
  • Pour in the stock, Worcester sauce, Bovril, stock, herbs and pepper. Return the vegetables to the pan.
  • Bring the savoury mince to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the peas and cook for 5 minutes more then check the seasoning and consistency before serving. Mix a teaspoon of cornflour with water and stir into the mixture if it seems too thin.

Nutrition

Calories: 446kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 27gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 89mgSodium: 387mgPotassium: 850mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 5485IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 4mg
Keyword beef mince, savoury mince
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