Description
French Onion Savoury Mince is a hearty and flavorful dish combining tender beef mince with the rich taste of French onion soup mix, enhanced by tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce. This comforting stovetop meal is perfect for an easy weeknight dinner and pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes, rice, or toast.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Seasonings
- 500g (1.1 lb) beef mince
- 1 packet (40g) French onion soup mix
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- Salt and pepper to taste
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 medium onion (finely diced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Liquids and Oils
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup beef stock
Instructions
- Sauté Onion: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Cook Beef Mince: Add the beef mince to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned and fully cooked through.
- Add Flavorings: Stir in the French onion soup mix, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce, combining thoroughly with the beef.
- Simmer: Pour in the beef stock and stir well. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens slightly.
- Add Vegetables: Stir in the frozen peas and carrots, cooking for an additional 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- Great served over mashed potatoes, rice, or toast.
- For a low-carb option, serve with steamed vegetables or cauliflower mash.
- You can swap beef mince for chicken or turkey mince if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Australian, British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
