The Best Beef Mince Recipe (Savoury Beef Mince)

minced beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often cheaper.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, and margarine can be a cheaper substitute.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced carrot and celery, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.

Increase heat to medium-high and add minced beef, browning it completely.

Drain excess fat from the skillet if necessary.

Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and beef stock, mixing well.

Add bay leaves, thyme, salt, and black pepper, then bring to a simmer.

Reduce heat to low and cover, cooking for 20-30 minutes to meld flavors.

Meanwhile, boil peeled potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Drain potatoes and mash with butter until smooth.

Remove bay leaves from the mince and adjust seasoning as needed.

Spread the savoury mince in a baking dish and top with mashed potatoes.

Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F until golden and bubbling, about 25-30 minutes.

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