Recipes

Versatile Beef Mince

This beef mince is versatile! It can be used to make pizzas, pasta, lasagne (it is essentially a beef ragu however without the wine). If you add wine and diced tomatoes it becomes Bolognese sauce. Add kidney beans and a little bit of bacon mince and it becomes chilli. Spread it over Add cheese and chapati/tortilla and sprinkle cheese, you got yourself soft tacos.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 Kg Beef Mince (Carabeef / Buffalo Beef)
  • 1 Medium Sized Onion
  • 5-6 Small Garlic Cloves
  • 1 Small Potato
  • Tomato Puree
  • 1/2 Cube Beef or Beef Stock
  • Salt and Pepper to Taste
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Cumin/Jeera Powder
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Coriander/Dhania Powder
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Turmeric / Haldi Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Ginger Garlic Paste
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Garam Masala

Preparation

Prep: 10 minutes
Cooking: 45 minutes

  1. In a pot, put some oil and sweat the onions until they are soft.
  2. Add minced garlic and sauté.
  3. Add the raw mince and sauté till it changes colour (brownish or greyish).
  4. Now add the diced potatoes, spices, stock and ginger garlic paste. Stir well to mix.
  5. Add tomato puree and stir again.
  6. Add a bit of water and let it simmer on a low fire for about 30 – 45 mins.
  7. Stir and add a bit of water every 15 minutes (if dry).

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Danielle Gracias

A publicist by profession, I come from a family of musicians from Goa. Music has played a big part in my growing up years and it continues even today with me being a trained pianist for 10 years. I love all things music, food and travel. For me, cooking and eating healthy is a way of life. My love of travel has introduced me to diverse cultures and I try to bring home a lot of ingredients, spices, sauces (basically the magic potions) to revisit cuisines from my travels. Experimenting with recipes, old and new, I am constantly feeding friends and family. I believe food is therapeutic and the preparation process has this rhythm to it that kind of calms the soul. And that feeling when someone tastes your food and smiles... is unmatched and truly magical!