Hearty Beef Mince with Mixed Vegetables

Thermomix recipe: Hearty Beef Mince with Mixed Vegetables. Ready in 40 minutes. Serves 4. Step-by-step Thermomix instructions on Chef Amai.

Ingredients

• 1 large onion (approx. 150 g), quartered
• 2 cloves garlic
• 20 g olive oil
• 500 g beef mince (ground beef)
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 150 g carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
• 150 g bell pepper (any color), deseeded and roughly chopped
• 150 g zucchini, roughly chopped
• 250 ml beef stock
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 100 g frozen peas or corn (optional)
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Place onion and garlic in the mixing bowl. Chop 5 sec / Speed 5. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
2. Add olive oil. Sauté 5 min / 120°C / Speed 1.
3. Add beef mince. Cook 8 min / 120°C / Speed 1 / Reverse. Break up the mince with the spatula during the first minute if needed. Ensure it is nicely browned.
4. Add tomato paste. Cook 2 min / 100°C / Speed 1 / Reverse.
5. Add carrots, bell pepper, zucchini, beef stock, oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the mixing bowl. Place the simmering basket on the lid instead of the measuring cup to prevent splatter and allow for evaporation.
6. Cook 10 min / 95°C / Speed 1 / Reverse.
7. Pause, scrape down the sides and bottom of the mixing bowl with the spatula to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking. Check the thickness and adjust liquid if needed (add a splash of water or stock if too dry).
8. Add frozen peas or corn (if using). Cook another 5 min / 95°C / Speed 1 / Reverse. Continue with the simmering basket on the lid.
9. To settle the mixture and prevent sticking, cook 1 min / 90°C / Speed 1 / Reverse.
10. Transfer the hearty beef mince to a serving dish. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve hot with rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.

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