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Mince and Potatoes

~40 min · 5 steps

  1. Step 1 · Brown the Beef

    Heat the oil in a large pan over high heat. Add the beef and cook for 5 minutes, breaking it up, until browned.

  2. Step 2 · Cook Vegetables

    Add the onion and carrots and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in the tomato purée, Worcestershire sauce and thyme for 30 seconds.

  3. Step 3 · Simmer with Potatoes

    Add the potatoes, stock or water and salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer over medium heat for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the potatoes are tender.

  4. Step 4 · Add Peas

    Stir in the peas and cook uncovered for 2 minutes.

  5. Step 5 · Thicken Gravy

    Mix the cornflour with the cold water, stir it into the pan and simmer for 1 minute until the gravy lightly thickens. Taste before adding more salt and serve.