Categories: Dinners

Ingredients

• 400g beef mince
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 2 peppers, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• handful chopped basil leaves
• 1 tblsp dried oregano
• 1 jar passata
• tomato puree
• Optional: 6 finely chopped mushrooms, 1 grated carrot (for sweetness), beef stock (for nutrients)

Directions

1. Heat dripping/lard in casserole pot on stove top on a medium heat.

2. Fry beef & garlic until starting to brown.

3. Add pepper & onions (& mushrooms) & fry until cooked.

4. Add oregano & tomato purée & mix well.

5. Cook for a few mins stiring continuously.

6. Add passata (& beef stock) & season with salt & pepper.

7. Add basil (& grated carrot)

8. Cook for 20-30 mins until reduced – stiring occasionally to prevent sticking.

9. Add more herbs/salt/pepper if necessary.

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