Minced beef
is a really versatile ingredient when making family meals. There are budget
varieties available such as Sainsbury’s Basics mince 400g for £1.32, but I
prefer to buy a leaner steak mince such as Country Menus Steak Mince £2.69 for
500g at Tesco. Here are some of my favourite minced beef recipe ideas.
Chilli Heat a little olive oil in a pan,
add a medium, chopped onion and soften, then add mince and brown. Add a
teaspoon or two of chilli powder (depending on personal taste), can of chopped
tomatoes, small can of kidney beans (drained) and a splash each of tomato puree
(I use Tratorria Verdi 35p for 200ml at Tesco) and Worcester sauce. Crumble in
an Oxo cube and stir in a teaspoon of sugar, a teaspoon of vinegar, a little
water (depending on how much liquid you like) and a generous splash of red
wine. Place in a casserole dish and cook for an hour at 175C (gas 4).
Spaghetti
Bolognese I used to
make my own from scratch, but now cheat and use a jar of sauce when I want a
quick family meal. I love Tesco Bolognese Sauce 750g for £1.49 (smaller jars
also available).
Cottage
Pie Heat oil and
soften a medium, chopped onion. Add mince and brown. Stir in a dessertspoon of
plain flour and cook one minute, and then stir in ½ pint of stock. Add some
finely diced carrot, a few peas, a splash of tomato puree and Worcester Sauce
and a glug of red wine. Simmer whilst you make some mashed potato. Place meat
mixture in ovenproof dish and top with potato and grated cheese. Bake at 190C
(Gas 5) for 25-30 minutes.
Enchiladas
I like to use an
Old El Paso Enchilada kit, but substitute the recommended chicken for minced
beef as it goes great with the cheesy topping.
Or why not
use minced steak to make your own burgers or meatballs?
What is
your favourite mince recipe? Email comments@shoppersjoy.co.uk
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