Savoury mince is one of those classic meals that is a regular favourite for weeknight dinners in many households. It’s super-easy to make and can be served in many ways, whether it’s spooned over rice or pasta, added to a baked potato and topped with cheese, or simply dished up on hot buttered toast.
How to make this easy savoury mince recipe (video)
Ingredients
Method
Heat the oil in a large frying pan on medium. Sauté onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes until the onion is tender.
Add mince to the onion mixture and cook for 4-5 minutes until well browned, breaking up with a spoon as it cooks.
Stir in mushrooms, carrot and celery, mixing well. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes.
Add tomatoes, water and tomato paste. Season to taste, then bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in parsley. Serve on toast, sprinkled with extra parsley. Accompany with mixed leaves.
This mixture can be cooled then frozen or refrigerated in required portions. Chicken, lamb or turkey mince can be used instead of beef mince.
Test Kitchen tip
How long does savoury mince last?
You can store leftover, cooked savoury mince in the fridge for 2-4 days or for several months in the freezer, based on food safety details on Healthdirect.gov.au. Raw mince should be used or frozen by its use-by date if it’s prepackaged or within 3 days if it is unpackaged, according to the Food Safety Information Council.
What is savoury mince made of?
The meat used in mince is typically a mixture of different cuts of beef, chicken, pork or another meat. You’ll also find different varieties are available when you’re shopping, such as lean beef mince which has a lower fat content than regular or premium beef mince. If you’re buying pre-packaged mince, you can check the nutrition label for these details.
When you’re cooking a savoury mince recipe, it will typically include oil, onion, garlic and mince in the base, with other ingredients adding flavour and texture based on the dish.
What goes well with mince?
If you need some inspiration on how to turn savoury mince into a meal, here are some of the best foods to go with it:
- Toast: Spoon savoury mince onto hot buttered toast for the ultimate comfort food you can eat for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Or, for a fancier take, cut a baguette into 4, toast and serve as suggested in this recipe.
- Pasta: Cook up some penne, macaroni, spaghetti or whatever pasta is in your pantry, then add the mince for a satisfying and simple meal.
- Gnocchi: Fluffy, pillowy parcels of potato gnocchi will soak up some of the mince flavours and create a nice textural contrast. It’s also easy to make your own gnocchi in around 30 minutes, which is sure to impress both family and dinner guests.
- Baked or jacket potatoes: Whatever you want to call them, there’s nothing quite as satisfying as a steaming potato topped with mince and melted cheese.
- Rice: Simple and filling rice lets the flavours of the mince shine through.
- Corn chips: Dish savoury mince over corn chips, add cheese and you’ve got a very simple, tasty nachos. Add sour cream, guacamole, salsa or any toppings you choose for a fiesta of flavour.
- Capsicums: Mince and capsicum make a perfect base for stuffed capsicum recipes.
