Savoury Mince Recipe

Savoury Mince Photo: Jackie Cameron

“Mince, umami or any savoury flavours are what I crave; and more so at times like these. Serve this with a fried egg. A fry up is somewhat controversial regarding whether it works or not. Eggs are rich in protein which helps raise mood-boosting serotonin levels. This, in turn, helps reduce nausea and amino acid helps fight alcohol-induced toxins. I suggest including freshly-picked, blanched asparagus to your fried egg and mince. Eating asparagus before drinking - and even after - helps prevent a hangover because it boosts the levels of key enzymes that break down alcohol.”

— Jackie Cameron

Savoury Mince Recipe

Yields: over 1kg of mince, freezes well

Ingredients:

• 100g Salted Butter

• 50ml Sunflower Oil

• 300g Onions, finely chopped

• 20g Garlic, grated

• 150g celery, chopped

• 150g carrot, chopped

• 5 sprigs Thyme, chopped

• 5 Bay Leaves, fresh

• 300gr Tomatoes, chopped

• 225gr Tomato Paste, All Gold

• 1kg Topside Beef Mince

• 400g Butter beans, tinned

• 400g Red Kidney Beans, tinned

• Salt and Black Pepper

Method:

1. In a large pot, heat the butter and oil.

2. Add the onions and garlic, cooking it really well.

3. Then add the celery, carrots, thyme, bay leaves and tomatoes, cooking till the tomatoes are nice and soft.

4. Add the tomato paste, which will make the consistency of the mixture thicker and cook until the bitter flavour is lost.

5. Then add the mince.

6. Combine it all well, don't overcook the mince.

7. Finish with the drained beans.

8. Season with salt and pepper and keep aside.

9. Serve with a fried egg and blanched asparagus.

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