Savoury Mince
A classic dish that a lot of grew up with, Savoury Mince was a regular in our family home. It is quick and easy and ready in under 30 minutes.This is my low-carb version of a classic Australian dinner everyone knows and loves. Make it today and then try our curry version with our Old Fashioned Curried Mince recipe.
Servings: 4 serves
Calories: 373kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 onion diced
- 1 clove garlic finely diced
- 1 carrot finely diced
- 1 stick celery finely diced
- 500 g ground beef mince
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons tinned chopped tomatoes I use Ardmona Rich & Thick
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup beef stock or chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon Vegemite
- Salt flakes and black pepper
- Gremolata to serve
Instructions
CONVENTIONAL METHOD
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, carrot, and celery; sauté until the onion begins to soften.
- Turn the heat up to medium-high. Add the mince, paprika and Italian Seasoning; stir and break up the mince. Cook until the meat is browned.
- Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer. Turn the heat down and cover with a lid. Cook 10-15 minutes until vegetables are tender and sauce is thick. Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve topped with Gremolata.
THERMAL METHOD
- Heat oil 2 min/120℃/stir. Add the diced onions, garlic, carrot, and celery; sauté 3 min/120℃/speed 1.
- Add the mince, paprika and Italian Seasoning; cook 5 min/120℃/reverse/speed 1.
- Use the spatula to break up the mince. Add the remaining ingredients; cook 15 min/120°C/speed 1 or until the vegetables are tender and sauce is thick. Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve topped with Gremolata.
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Notes
SUBSTITUTIONS
MEAT CHOICES
I prefer to use an 80/20 beef/fat ground beef mince. You can swap for any mince you prefer. If making a vegan or vegetarian alternative consider using a medley of mushrooms over plant-based mince as it is higher in carbs. CHILLIES
Guajillo chillies are a large smokey Mexican chilli that imparts incredible flavour. Guajillo, chipotles or ancho chillies can be added to make a delicious Mexican-style savoury mince if preferred. I use tinned tomatoes but fresh is fine. You can use a tomato puree, passata or pizza sauce. They can also be omitted completely if preferred. SERVING SUGGESTIONS Serve on toast (keto toast for low carb) or creamy cauliflower mash (or potato if that is what you love) Delicious served with pickled red onions, guacamole, Mexican fried cauliflower rice, or Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice. This recipe yields approximately 4-6 servings. The actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes. To calculate the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe by 4-6. The result will be the weight of one serving. Nutritional values shown are guidelines only. They are for 1 serving using the ingredients listed. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on the brands and types of ingredients used. All recipes have been tested using all of the cooking methods included by various recipe testers. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Alternatively, store in an airtight container and freeze. The recipe card instructions contain the most basic of steps and list of ingredients. If you have any queries, questions or are unsure of substitutions, please scroll up to the blog post for more information.
I prefer to use an 80/20 beef/fat ground beef mince. You can swap for any mince you prefer. If making a vegan or vegetarian alternative consider using a medley of mushrooms over plant-based mince as it is higher in carbs. CHILLIES
Guajillo chillies are a large smokey Mexican chilli that imparts incredible flavour. Guajillo, chipotles or ancho chillies can be added to make a delicious Mexican-style savoury mince if preferred. I use tinned tomatoes but fresh is fine. You can use a tomato puree, passata or pizza sauce. They can also be omitted completely if preferred. SERVING SUGGESTIONS Serve on toast (keto toast for low carb) or creamy cauliflower mash (or potato if that is what you love) Delicious served with pickled red onions, guacamole, Mexican fried cauliflower rice, or Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice. This recipe yields approximately 4-6 servings. The actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes. To calculate the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe by 4-6. The result will be the weight of one serving. Nutritional values shown are guidelines only. They are for 1 serving using the ingredients listed. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on the brands and types of ingredients used. All recipes have been tested using all of the cooking methods included by various recipe testers. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Alternatively, store in an airtight container and freeze. The recipe card instructions contain the most basic of steps and list of ingredients. If you have any queries, questions or are unsure of substitutions, please scroll up to the blog post for more information.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serve | Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 173mg | Potassium: 526mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2938IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 3mg | Magnesium: 34mg | Net Carbs: 3g