Looking for a quick and tasty midweek dinner option? Try cooking up our Cheesy Beef Mince Ragu Stew in just 20-25 minutes for a delicious and speedy meal.
The quantities provided above are averages only.
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240 grams
British Beef Mince
80 grams
Sliced Mushrooms
2 unit(s)
Ciabatta
(Contains Cereals containing gluten)
1 carton(s)
Tomato Passata
28 grams
Red Wine Stock Paste
(Contains Sulphites)
15 grams
Worcester Sauce
(Contains Cereals containing gluten)
1 sachet(s)
Mixed Herbs
20 grams
Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese
(Contains Milk, Egg)
1 tsp
Sugar
1 tbsp
Tomato Ketchup
75 milliliter(s)
Water for the Ragu
20 grams
Butter
a) Heat a drizzle of oil in a large saucepan on high heat.
b) Once hot, add the beef mince and mushrooms. Fry until the mince and mushrooms have browned, 5-6 mins. Use a spoon to break up the beef as it cooks.
c) Season with salt and pepper. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw mince. It's cooked when no longer pink in the middle.
a) Meanwhile, halve the ciabattas.
a) When the mince and mushrooms have browned, stir in the passata, red wine stock paste, Worcester sauce and mixed herbs along with the sugar, tomato ketchup and water for the ragu (see pantry for all three amounts).
b) Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and leave to gently simmer until the sauce has thickened, 6-7 mins.
a) Just before the stew is ready, toast the ciabatta halves in your toaster until golden.
b) Drizzle some olive oil over the slices, then cut diagonally into triangles.
a) When the stew has finished simmering, stir in the butter (see pantry for amount) until melted.
b) Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed. Add a splash of water if it's a little too thick.
a) Share the stew between your serving bowls and sprinkle over the grated hard Italian cheese.
b) Serve the ciabatta alongside for dipping.
Enjoy!