Growing up, mum always made the best chilli con carne and would pour a generous amount over jacket potatoes. I have to admit, I will never get mine to taste as good (it was the mother’s touch that made the difference), but I have put together (with the help of my mum) a bolognese sauce that can be used in a range of dishes, such as the classic spaghetti bolognese, a cottage pie or a cauliflower curry (pan fried and added as the sauce comes together).
When making my cottage pie, I like to change things up a little bit. I add a few vegetables to my sauce (the best way to use up any left over veg in your fridge) and add mashed carrots to the mashed potato “crust” for a little sweetness. Do give it a go and let me know what you think!!
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 2 Onions, finely chopped
- 1/2 Green bell pepper, finely chopped
- A bunch of Coriander stalk and leaves, finely chopped and separated
- 1 teaspoon Ginger/Garlic, minced
- 500g Minced beef (or red meat of your choice)
- 1/2 teaspoon Garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon Chilli powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Tumeric
- 1.5 teaspoons Flavor God seasoning (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Tomato Puree
- 3 tablespoons chopped Tomatoes (blended) + 1 tablespoon (not blended)
- 1-2 Green chillies, chopped
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1/2 Lemon, juiced
Directions
- Heat a wok or heavy based pot to medium heat. Add the oil and butter.
- Then add in the chopped onions, green bell pepper and coriander stalks and cook for 5-10 mins until browned. Then add in the minced ginger & garlic.
- Place the minced beef into the wok and break it with a spatula to allow even cooking. To the meat, add in the spices (including salt/pepper), tomato puree and coriander leaves. Cook the meat the until evenly browned (roughly 3 mins).
- Then add in the chopped tomatoes, green chillies and chicken broth. Squeeze in some lemon and season to taste.
- Allow it to simmer on medium heat for about 20 mins; occasionally tasting it, to ensure the flavours are developing just right and adjust if needed. However, at this stage, the sauce should be coming together pretty well.
- Sprinkle over coriander leaves just before serving.
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