01 Nov 2020
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Serves 4
Prep time: 30 mins
Cook time: 1-1.5hours
INGREDIENTS
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 225g/8oz beef mince
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
- 1 carrot, peeled and finely diced
- 1 green pepper, seeded and finely diced
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
- 125g/4oz smoked bacon lardons
- 1 tbsp mixed dried herbs
- 400g tinned tomatoes
- 150ml/5fl oz red wine
- salt and pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
- Heat a non-stick frying pan and add half the mince. Cook over a high heat to colour the meat, breaking up any lumps with the back of a fork. Repeat with the rest of the mince and drain off any fat.
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Heat the oil in another large pan and cook the onion, carrot and green pepper until they start to soften.
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Stir in the garlic, bacon lardons and the herbs and cook for 2 minutes.
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Stir in the tomatoes and the wine and season well.
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Add the mince and simmer gently for 40-50 minutes until thick. Use to make lasagne or serve with pasta.
Credit: BBC Good Food