Big-Batch Savoury Mince

Ingredients

• 1 kilogram beef mince
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 piece brown onion, diced
• 2 piece carrot, diced
• 2 piece celery stalk, diced
• 3 clove garlic, crushed
• 2 tablespoon tomato paste
• 500 millilitre beef stock
• 2 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 tablespoon gravy powder

Instructions

1. 1Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook the onion, carrot and celery for 7 minutes until soft.
2. 2Add the garlic and stir for 1 minute.
3. 3Turn the heat to high, add the mince and cook for 6 minutes, breaking it up, until browned all over.
4. 4Stir in the tomato paste, stock and worcestershire sauce and bring to a simmer.
5. 5Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. 6Mix the gravy powder with 2 tablespoons of cold water, stir it in with the peas and simmer for 5 minutes until glossy and thick.
7. 7Season to taste. Cool, then freeze flat in zip-lock bags for up to 3 months; thaw overnight and reheat in a saucepan until steaming hot.