Savoury Curried Beef & Vegetables
A hearty, one-pan savoury curried beef and vegetables recipe made with beef mince, potatoes, carrot, and mild curry spice. The perfect comforting family dinner for chilly nights.
Ingredients
- 500 g beef mince
- 1 onion finely diced
- 3 medium potatoes diced
- ½ sweet potato diced
- 1 large carrot diced
- 1 Tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp minced red chilli
- 500 ml beef stock
- 1½ cups tomato passata
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 2 Tbsp apple sauce
- 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 heaped tsp cornflour
- 1 Tbsp water for slurry
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep frypan over medium heat. Add beef mince and cook until browned, breaking up any lumps.
- Add diced onion and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in curry powder and minced red chilli. Mix well to coat the beef evenly.
- Add potatoes, sweet potato, and carrot. Stir for 3–4 minutes to lightly coat the vegetables with spices.
- Add tomato paste, apple sauce, passata, and beef stock. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Bring to the boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 35–40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove lid and simmer gently until the sauce reduces slightly.
- Mix cornflour with water to form a slurry. Stir into the pan and cook for 1–2 minutes until thickened.
- Serve hot over steamed white rice.
Notes
- Adjust chilli to taste for a milder or spicier version.
- Can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Add peas or green beans for extra vegetables.