Beef Mince and Pea Stew
Servings: 6
Calories: 477kcal
If you're looking for an old-fashioned comforting meal for a chilly night, this Beef Mince and Pea Stew recipe is the perfect choice. Made with economical minced (ground) beef, peas, potatoes and carrots, the stew cooks in a luscious sauce flavoured with chicken stock, cumin, cinnamon, paprika, garlic and tomato. Only 10 minutes of prep are needed, then the oven does the rest of the work for you.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 onions, roughly chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 500 g minced (ground) beef
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- ½ tsp sea salt flakes
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 carrots, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 500 g frozen peas
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 800 g canned crushed tomatoes
- 500 ml chicken stock
TO SERVE
- Steamed jasmine rice
Instructions
- Cook the onion and garlic – Heat the oil in a large, heavy-based frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 5 minutes, until softened.
- Brown the beef – Add the beef and cook for 2–3 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned.
- Add the seasonings – Add the paprika, pepper, salt, cumin and cinnamon, then stir for 1 minute.
- Add the veggies – Add the potatoes, carrots and peas and stir for 1 minute.
- Cook, covered – Stir through the tomato paste and add the crushed tomatoes and chicken stock. Bring to the boil, place the lid on, reduce to the lowest heat setting and cook for 40 minutes.
- Finish cooking, uncovered – Remove the lid and cook for a further 20 minutes.
- Serve – Serve with steamed rice.
Notes
MAKE AHEAD
Refrigerate for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Reheat in the microwave. Not suitable to freeze.LEFTOVERS
Refrigerate for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Reheat in the microwave. Not suitable to freeze.Nutrition Facts
Beef Mince and Pea Stew
Amount per Serving
Calories
477
% Daily Value*
Fat
25
g
38
%
Saturated Fat
8
g
50
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
12
g
Cholesterol
62
mg
21
%
Sodium
646
mg
28
%
Potassium
1282
mg
37
%
Carbohydrates
41
g
14
%
Fiber
9
g
38
%
Sugar
13
g
14
%
Protein
25
g
50
%
Vitamin A
4476
IU
90
%
Vitamin C
66
mg
80
%
Calcium
114
mg
11
%
Iron
6
mg
33
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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