Budget Friendly Magic Mince Recipe | Beef + Lamb New Zealand

Step 1

Heat a dash of oil in a heavy-based saucepan over a medium-high heat and add the beef mince.

Step 2

Brown mince, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up the meat, then transfer to a bowl.

Step 3

Add another dash of oil to the saucepan and add the onion, carrot, celery and garlic and cook until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Return mince to the saucepan.

Step 5

Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce or paste, stock and thyme.

Step 6

Bring to the boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer mince for 45 minutes.

Step 7

Stir mince from time to time and taste for seasoning.

Step 8

Remove lid towards the end of the cooking time if you need to thicken the mince a little.