Many recipes call for mince and usually it resembles savory mince. We do not want to repeat the process in every recipe that calls for savory mince, so here is a basic mixture that you can use for a variety of dishes – from spaghetti to fillings and toppings for pancakes and baked potatoes.
Basic savory mince
Course: MainDifficulty: Easy4 – 6
servings15
minutes40
minutesWe do not want to repeat the process in every recipe that calls for savory mince, so here is a basic mixture that you can use for a variety of dishes
Ingredients
15 ml Olive oil
1 Large onion, finely chopped
500 g Extra lean beef mince
15 ml Beef stock powder
15 ml Tomato paste
1 x 410 g Chopped tomatoes
60 ml Chutney
10 ml Dried Italian herb mixture
125 ml Water
45 ml Parsley, finely chopped (Optional)
Salt, freshly-milled black pepper and a sprinkling of sugar, to taste
Directions
- Heat the oil and sauté the onion until translucent.
- Add the mince and brown lightly.
- Add the rest of the ingredients except the seasoning and parsley and bring to a boil.
- Lower the heat and simmer with a lid on for 30 minutes or until liquids have reduced significantly.
- Skim any excess fat off the top, season to taste, stir in the parsley and use as required.
- Yields about 1 000 ml.
Chef’s Hint
- This is subjective cooking at its best! You can add (or omit) any seasoning, herb or spice. You can add chili, garlic, curry and even vegetables such as diced potato and/or diced carrot, sliced mushrooms or peas. Enjoy being inventive!
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