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Easy savoury mince for kids
Savoury mince - this is a very versatile recipe and can be cooked on the hob, in the oven or in a slow cooker (crockpot)...
- Recipe:
Recipe sent in by Jenny
- Difficulty: Easy
- Serves 4
- Freezable
Preparation
- Total time
- 1 Hr 10 Mins
- Preparation time
- 10 Mins
- Cooking time
- 1 Hr
200ml water
1 beef stockcube
500g minced beef
5 carrots, chopped
1 onion, chopped
150g green beans, chopped
50g split peas, pearl barley or lentils (optional)
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 tsp Bisto (to thicken)
Mix the beef stock in 200ml of boiling water
Put the minced beef, chopped carrots, onion and green beans, a handful of mixed dried pulses (split peas, pearl barley, lentils etc) some garlic and the beef stock in the slow cooker (or in a pot with a lid for the oven)
Leave it stewing for a few hours on HIGH or 8 hours on LOW in the slow cooker or an hour in the oven at Gas mark 4/170'C
Add some "Bisto" powder to thicken just before the end and serve with mash
You will need
Slow cooker (optional) - This shutter-proof and hob-proof one by Morphy Richards measures 33 x 25 x 20 cm and is available to buy at Amazon for £25.
Tips
You can't beat this family recipe - it's healthy, cheap and everyone will love it!
Remember that dried lentils and split peas should be boiled (to destroy toxins) for around 5-10 minutes before simmering or cooking in a slow cooker, you can do this easily in the microwave - put in a bowl, cover with water (cover bowl with cling film) and cook, use ½ tin of mixed pules or lentils if you prefer.
Kids can help by soaking the pulses, and older kids can even chop the veg. You could also let your child indulge their culinary imagination by suggesting other veg to add, or serving suggestions.
Variations
Use as a filling for shepherd's pie
Add a tin of kidney beans and 1-2 tsp of chilli powder instead of the dried pulses for a chilli
Add a tin of tomatoes and 1 tsp dried herbs instead of the stock and use for spaghetti bolognese
Reviews
Polly L(45)
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.You can add any veg in this - I usually add mushrooms and peppers. Aubergine tastes great, too.
Reviewed on 06/04/20
