Spiced Tomato Beef Mince Ragu
with Peas, Cheese and Buttery Mash
A customer favourite, this Spiced Tomato Beef Mince Ragu is a tried-and-tested recipe that always wins with a crowd.
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Ingredients
450
Potatoes
1
Onion
240
British Beef Mince
1
Garlic Clove
1
Central American Style Spice Mix
1
Tomato Passata
10
Chicken Stock Paste
60
Mature Cheddar Cheese
(Contains Milk)
120
Peas
Not included in your delivery
1
Sugar for the Sauce
75
Water for the Sauce
20
Butter
Nutritional information
Utensils
Instructions
a) Boil a full kettle. Chop the potatoes into small 2cm chunks (peel first if you prefer).
b) Pour the boiled water into a large saucepan with 1/2 tsp salt.
c) Add the potatoes to the water and cook until you can easily slip a knife through, 15-18 mins.
a) While the potatoes cook, halve, peel and chop the onion into small pieces.
b) Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.
c) Once hot, add the beef mince and onion. Fry until browned, 5-6 mins. Use a spoon to break up the mince as it cooks, then drain and discard any excess fat.
d) 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, peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
b) Once the mince is browned, add the garlic and Central American style spice mix (add less if you'd prefer things milder). Stir-fry for 30 secs.
c) Stir in the passata, chicken stock paste, sugar and water for the sauce (see pantry for both amounts).
d) Bring to the boil, then lower the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 5-6 mins.
a) Meanwhile, grate the cheese.
b) Once the potatoes are cooked, drain in a colander and return to the pan, off the heat.
c) Add the butter (see pantry for amount) and a splash of milk (if you have any) and mash until smooth.
d) Season with salt and pepper, then cover with a lid to keep warm.
a) Once the tomato sauce has thickened, stir through the peas.
b) Cook until piping hot, 1-2 mins.
c) Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed, then remove from the heat.
a) When everything's ready, serve the spiced beef ragu alongside the buttery mash.
b) Finish by scattering the cheese all over.
Enjoy!
