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Spiced Stewed Mince with Vegetables for a Hearty Family Meal
Spiced Stewed Mince with Vegetables combines tender mince, tomatoes, warming spices, and fresh vegetables into a hearty family meal perfect for serving with rice, roti, or toast.
The Stewed Mince Supper That Turns Everyday Ingredients into Comfort Food
Why You Will Love and Enjoy This Spiced Stewed Mince with Vegetables
- The warming spices give everyday mince incredible depth of flavour.
- It’s versatile enough for rice, roti, toast, or even lasagne.
- The braised vegetables turn it into a complete family meal.
Spiced Stewed Mince with Vegetables
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings depending on size 1x
- Category: Dinner Recipes
- Method: Easy Cooking
Description
This flavourful stewed mince is gently simmered with warming spices, tomatoes, onions, and fresh dhania (coriander) for a comforting family meal. Serve it with braised vegetables, roti, rice, or even toast, and you’ll have a hearty supper that feels like home.
Ingredients
Mince
- 2.2 lb – 1 kg steak mince, rinsed and well-strained
- Salt, to taste
- 1 stick of cinnamon
- 5 cardamom pods, lightly crushed
- 3 whole green chili peppers
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp cumin masala
- 1 tsp curry masala
- 1 tsp steak and chops masala
- 1 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 3 large tomatoes, chopped
- 1 large white onion, chopped
- 1 large red onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh dhania, chopped
Braised Vegetables
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1 green pepper, sliced
- 4 to 5 patty pans, sliced
- 2 cups red cabbage, shredded
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
Mince
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat.
- Add the 1 stick of cinnamon, 5 lightly crushed cardamom pods, 1 chopped white onion, and 1 chopped red onion.
- Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions soften and begin to brown.
- Stir in the 3 chopped large tomatoes and 3 whole green chili peppers.
- Cook for 8 to 10 minutes until the tomatoes break down and become saucy.
- Add the 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp cumin masala, 1 tsp curry masala, 1 tsp steak and chops masala, and 1 1/2 tsp garam masala.
- Stir continuously for about 5 minutes so the spices toast gently and release their flavour.
- Add the 1 kg well-strained steak mince and salt to taste. Break up the mince with a spoon and cook until it is no longer pink.
- Stir in the 1/4 cup tomato sauce. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- The tomatoes and mince will release enough moisture, so no extra water is usually needed.
- If the mixture becomes too dry before the mince is tender, add only a few tablespoons of water as needed.
- Remove the cinnamon stick and cardamom pods if desired.
- Stir in the 1/4 cup chopped fresh dhania just before serving.
Braised Vegetables
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
- Add the 1 sliced red onion, 1 sliced green pepper, 4 to 5 sliced patty pans, and 2 cups shredded red cabbage.
- Cook for 8 to 10 minutes until the vegetables soften.
- Add the 2 cups of spinach and salt to taste.
- Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until the spinach wilts.
- Serve alongside the stewed mince.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve with:
- Roti
- Steamed rice
- Toasted bread
- Mashed potatoes
- This mince also makes an excellent filling for lasagne, stuffed peppers, or savoury pastries.
Notes
Created, prepared, tried, and tested by Nazley
Additional Information
- Can this be frozen? Yes. Allow the mince to cool completely, then store in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
- How long can this be stored and how? Refrigerator: Up to 4 days in an airtight container. Freezer: Up to 3 months in airtight freezer containers or freezer bags. Reheat thoroughly before serving.
Ingredient Substitutions
- Steak mince: Substitute lean ground beef, ground lamb, or ground turkey.
- Dhania: Use fresh parsley if preferred.
- Green chili peppers: Use jalapeños or omit for a milder dish.
- Cardamom pods: Use 1/4 tsp ground cardamom.
- Tomato sauce: Use tomato paste mixed with a little water.
- Patty pans: Substitute zucchini or yellow squash.
- Red cabbage: Use green cabbage if that’s what you have.
Tender mince simmered with tomatoes, onions, and aromatic spices creates a meal worth sharing. Add your favourite vegetables and dinner is sorted.
Spiced Stewed Mince with Vegetables delivers a satisfying combination of tender beef, warming spices, tomatoes, and colourful vegetables. The recipe is flexible enough for rice, roti, toast, or even lasagne, making it useful for both family dinners and meal prep. Each spoonful offers rich flavour, comforting texture, and the kind of hearty goodness that makes it easy to add to the regular meal rotation.
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