with Peas, Cheese and Buttery Mash
This Spiced Tomato Pork Mince Ragu is a crowd pleaser and is one to get the family round the dinner table for. Super simple to make, and easily customised to suit the kids too.
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Potatoes
450
Onion
1
British Pork Mince
240
Garlic Clove
1
Central American Style Spice Mix
1
Tomato Passata
1
Chicken Stock Paste
10
Mature Cheddar Cheese
60
Unsalted Butter
20
Peas
120
Sugar for the Sauce
1
Water for the Sauce
75
a) Boil a full kettle. Chop the potatoes into small 2cm chunks (peel first if you prefer).
b) Pour the boiled water into a saucepan with 1/2 tsp salt.
c) Add the potatoes to the water and cook until you can easily slip a knife through, 15-18 mins.
a) Halve, peel and chop the onion into small pieces.
b) Heat a drizzle of oil in a frying pan on medium-high heat.
c) Once hot, add the pork mince and onion and fry until browned, 5-6 mins. Use a spoon to break it up as it cooks, then drain and discard any excess fat.
d) Season with salt and pepper. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw mince. The mince is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.
a) Meanwhile, peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
b) Once the mince has browned, add the garlic and Central American style spice mix (add less if you'd prefer things milder). Stir-fry for 30 secs.
c) Stir in the passata, chicken stock paste, sugar and water for the sauce (see pantry for both amounts).
d) Bring to the boil, then lower the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 5-6 mins.
a) Meanwhile, grate the cheese.
b) Once the potatoes are cooked, drain in a colander and return to the pan, off the heat.
c) Add the butter and a splash of milk (if you have any) and mash until smooth.
d) Season with salt and pepper, then cover with a lid to keep warm.
a) Once the sauce has thickened, stir through the peas.
b) Cook until piping hot, 1-2 mins.
c) Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed, then remove from the heat.
a) When everything is ready, share the buttery mash to one side of your serving bowls.
b) Spoon in the spiced pork ragu alongside.
c) Finish by scattering the cheese all over.
Enjoy!
835
kcal
Energy (kcal)
3492
kJ
Energy (kJ)
48.2
g
Fat
22.6
g
of which saturates
63.1
g
Carbohydrate
18.9
g
of which sugars
43
g
Protein
2.38
g
Salt