Hungarian Savoury Minced Beef
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| Serves | 4 |
| Prep time | 5 minutes |
| Cook time | 40 minutes |
| Total time | 45 minutes |
| Meal type | Lunch, Main Dish |
| Misc | Child Friendly, Pre-preparable, Serve Hot |
| Occasion | Casual Party, Christmas, Halloween |
| By author | Karen S Burns-Booth |
A wonderfully spiced Hungarian style savoury mince that is only 200 calories per portion. (10 Weight Watchers points, not pro-points) This comforting family meal can be served with pasta or rice when diet is not an issue, or with piles of fluffy mashed potatoes; when on a 5:2 diet fast day, serve this with steamed Savoy cabbage (100g = 24 cals) and carrots (50g = 18 cals). On the table in under an hour and full of flavour!
Ingredients
- 350g extra-lean minced beef
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon tomato ketchup
- 1/2 tin (200g) chopped tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 225g onions (peeled and diced)
- a little water
Note
A wonderfully spiced Hungarian style savoury mince that is only 200 calories per portion. (10 Weight Watchers points, not pro-points) This comforting family meal can be served with pasta or rice when diet is not an issue, or with piles of fluffy mashed potatoes; when on a 5:2 diet fast day, serve this with steamed Savoy cabbage (100g = 24 cals) and carrots (50g = 18 cals). On the table in under an hour and full of flavour!
Directions
| Step 1 | Heat a non-stick frying pan and dry fry the minced beef for 5 minutes, or until the meat is brown and crumbly. Stir in the chopped onions and the smoked paprika and cook for a further 5 minutes. |
| Step 2 | Add the remaining ingredients and about half a tin (tinned tomatoes) of water, mix well, cover and cook gently (simmer) stirring occasionally for 30 to 35 minutes. Season to taste before serving. |
| Step 3 | Serve with pasta, rice or steamed seasonal vegetables. |
