MINCED BEEF & SWEET POTATO STEW

Minced beef & sweet potato stew image

Thrifty lean mince makes a great base for a hearty family casserole - serve this one-pot with seasonal greens

Provided by Good Food team

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 tbsp sunflower oil
1 large onion , chopped
1 large carrot , chopped
1 celery stick, sliced
500g lean minced beef
1 tbsp tomato purée
1 tbsp mushroom ketchup
400g can chopped tomato
450g sweet potato , peeled and cut into large chunks
few thyme sprigs
1 bay leaf
handful parsley , chopped
Savoy cabbage , to serve

Steps:

Heat the oil in a large pan, add the onion, carrot and celery, and sweat for 10 mins until soft. Add the beef and cook until it is browned all over.
Add the tomato purée and cook for a few mins, then add the mushroom ketchup, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, herbs and a can full of water. Season well and bring to the boil.
Simmer on a low heat for 40-45 mins until the sweet potatoes are tender, stirring a few times throughout cooking to make sure they are cooking evenly.
Once cooked, remove the bay leaf, stir through the chopped parsley and serve with cabbage.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 35 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 17 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 29 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium