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Beef Mince and Pea Stew

Author: Nicole
Servings: 6
Calories: 477kcal
If you're looking for an old-fashioned comforting meal for a chilly night, this Beef Mince and Pea Stew recipe is the perfect choice. Made with economical minced (ground) beef, peas, potatoes and carrots, the stew cooks in a luscious sauce flavoured with chicken stock, cumin, cinnamon, paprika, garlic and tomato. Only 10 minutes of prep are needed, then the oven does the rest of the work for you.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 onions, roughly chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 500 g minced (ground) beef
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • ½ tsp sea salt flakes
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 carrots, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 500 g frozen peas
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 800 g canned crushed tomatoes
  • 500 ml chicken stock (see note 1 for gluten-free)

TO SERVE

  • Steamed jasmine rice

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large, heavy-based frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 5 minutes, until softened.
  • Add the beef and cook for 2–3 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned.
  • Add the paprika, pepper, salt, cumin and cinnamon, then stir for 1 minute.
  • Add the potatoes, carrots and peas and stir for 1 minute.
  • Stir through the tomato paste and add the crushed tomatoes and chicken stock. Bring to the boil, place the lid on, reduce to the lowest heat setting and cook for 40 minutes.
  • Remove the lid and cook for a further 20 minutes.
  • Serve with steamed rice.

Notes

Note 1 – Although most chicken stock is gluten-free, always check the label to be 100% sure.

MAKE AHEAD

Refrigerate for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Reheat in the microwave. Not suitable to freeze.

LEFTOVERS

Refrigerate for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Reheat in the microwave. Not suitable to freeze.
Nutrition Facts
Beef Mince and Pea Stew
Amount per Serving
Calories
477
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
25
g
38
%
Saturated Fat
 
8
g
50
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
12
g
Cholesterol
 
62
mg
21
%
Sodium
 
646
mg
28
%
Potassium
 
1282
mg
37
%
Carbohydrates
 
41
g
14
%
Fiber
 
9
g
38
%
Sugar
 
13
g
14
%
Protein
 
25
g
50
%
Vitamin A
 
4476
IU
90
%
Vitamin C
 
66
mg
80
%
Calcium
 
114
mg
11
%
Iron
 
6
mg
33
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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