Savoury Minced Beef with Chips & Buttered Bread
A comforting, hearty British classic
featuring perfectly seasoned minced
beef stewed with carrots and onions,
served alongside golden crispy chips
and thick-cut buttered bread.Prep
Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 30 mins |
Servings: 2-3 Ingredients For the
Savoury Beef Mince:500g Lean
Minced Beef 1 large Onion, chopped2
medium Carrots, diced2 cloves Garlic,
minced1 tbsp Olive oil or butter2 tbsp
Plain flour400ml Beef stock1 tbsp
Worcester shire sauce1 tbsp Tomato
paste Salt and freshly cracked black
pepper, to tasteFor the Sides:4 large
Potatoes (cut into thick chips) or
frozen chunky chips4 slices Crusty
bread (such as Tiger bread or
Bloomer)Softened butter for
spreading Oil for frying/baking chips
Instructions
Prepare the Chips:Preheat your oven
to 200°C (400°F) or heat oil in a deep
fryer. Toss the potato chips with a
little oil and salt, then bake or fry
until golden brown and crispy.
Brown the Meat & Vegetables:Heat oil
or butter in a large skillet over
medium heat. Add the chopped onion
and carrots, cooking for about 5
minutes until slightly softened.Add
the minced beef and garlic. Cook,
breaking up the meat with a wooden
spoon, until browned throughout.
Make the Savoury Gravy:Sprinkle the
plain flour over the beef mixture and stir well for 1 minute to coat.Gradually pour in the beef stock while stirring continuously.Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and tomato paste. Season with salt and a generous amount of black pepper.Simmer:Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover and let it gently bubble for 15–20 minutes until the gravy has thickened and the carrots are tender.Assemble & Serve:Generously butter your crusty bread slices.Plate a large serving of the rich minced beef alongside the hot, crispy chips and buttered bread