Thrifty lean mince makes a great base for a hearty family casserole – serve this one-pot with seasonal greens
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp sunflower oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 large carrot, chopped
- 1 celery stick, sliced
- 500g lean minced beef
- 1 tbsp tomato purée
- 1 tbsp mushroom ketchup
- 400g can chopped tomato
- 450g sweet potato, peeled and cut into large chunks
- few thyme sprigs
- 1 bay leaf
- handful parsley, chopped
- Savoy cabbage, to serve
Method
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Heat the oil in a large pan, add the onion, carrot and celery, and sweat for 10 mins until soft. Add the beef and cook until it is browned all over.
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Add the tomato purée and cook for a few mins, then add the mushroom ketchup, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, herbs and a can full of water. Season well and bring to the boil.
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Simmer on a low heat for 40-45 mins until the sweet potatoes are tender, stirring a few times throughout cooking to make sure they are cooking evenly.
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Once cooked, remove the bay leaf, stir through the chopped parsley and serve with cabbage.