Ahhhhh, savoury mince. Here's a recipe for you Jiff (mind you, its not the same as what's put in mince tarts - which is a Christmas dessert staple and is chock full of fruit).
Basic Savoury Mince
1/2lb extra lean ground beef
1 small or 1/2 large onion
1 stick of celery (optional)
1 or 2 carrots
Small can of tomatoes
Beef stock cube.
1 or 2 Tbls. of oil
Worcestershire sauce
Method:
Heat oil in pan, chop onion, carrot and celery (if using) and lightly sauté in the oil until beginning to brown. Add the ground beef and stir until evenly browned. Add the tomatoes, stock cube, and Worcestershire sauce, mix well, cover and simmer gently for 20 to 25 minutes.
What do you use it for? Well.....
As a topping for baked potatoes: add 1-2 teaspoons of chilli powder or a drop of tabasco sauce and a small can of kidney beans (drained), cook for a further ten minutes to heat kidney beans right through.
As a base for shepherd's pie: peel potatoes, cook in salted water until soft. Drain and mash, adding a little butter if required. Place mince in ovenproof dish and top with the mashed potatoes. Dot with small knobs of butter and brown under grill.
As pasta sause: add a tablespoon of tomato purée, a small clove of garlic and 1/2 a teaspoon of mixed dried herbs or oregano. Cook spaghetti in salted water until still firm to the bite, drain, serve and pour mince mixture on top. Top with fat-free parmesan cheese.
As a pizza variation: cut two english muffins in half (or use crumpets) and toast. Spread meat mixture over the top, sprinkle on some grated cheese, oregano, or any other favourite or left over ingredients. Place under grill for three or four minutes until cheese is bubbling.
GO EAGLES GO!!!!