Adam Liaw’s savoury mince

Name: Adam Liaw’s savoury mince
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Modern Australian
Ingredients: 1kg beef mince; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 large brown onion, peeled and finely diced; 2 carrots, peeled and finely diced; 2 celery stalks, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tsp dried mixed herbs; 2 tbsp instant gravy powder; ½ tsp salt; 1 tsp sugar; 1 tbsp dark soy sauce; 1 cup frozen peas; 1 tbsp malt vinegar; ¼ cup finely chopped parsley; roasted, mashed or boiled potatoes, rice or pasta, to serve

Adam Liaw

May 21, 2024

easyTime:1-2 hoursServes:6

Savoury mince is a classic for a reason. You can get even more bang for your buck by going big on the vegetables.

Ingredients

1kg beef mince
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large brown onion, peeled and finely diced
2 carrots, peeled and finely diced
2 celery stalks, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp dried mixed herbs
2 tbsp instant gravy powder
½ tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
1 tbsp dark soy sauce
1 cup frozen peas
1 tbsp malt vinegar
¼ cup finely chopped parsley
roasted, mashed or boiled potatoes, rice or pasta, to serve

Method

Step 1
Form the mince into a large patty. Heat a large casserole over high heat, add the olive oil and brown the beef well on one side. Flip the patty over and add the onion, carrot, celery and garlic and cook for about 3 minutes, then break up the patty and continue to brown the meat and vegetables together for a further 8-10 minutes.
Step 2
Add the tomato paste, herbs, gravy powder, salt, sugar, soy sauce and about a litre of water. Bring to a simmer and simmer for 1 hour, covered, stirring occasionally and adding more water if necessary.
Step 3
Add the peas and simmer for a further 5 minutes, until the peas are softened, then stir through the vinegar and scatter with parsley. Serve with roast or boiled potatoes, mash, rice or pasta.