Budget dinners

What to make with mince for dinner?

A pack of mince is the backbone of a lot of family dinners. Bulk it out with lentils, beans or veg and it stretches further and goes healthier.

Stretchy cottage pieOne-pan chilli

1. Stretchy cottage pie

⏲ 60 mins🍽 Serves 6♻ Uses up leftovers

Ingredients

Method

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  1. Brown the mince in a large pan, then add the onion and carrots for 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in the purée, lentils and stock and simmer for 20 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile boil the potatoes for 15 minutes and mash with the milk and butter.
  4. Tip the mince into a dish, top with the mash and bake at 200°C (180°C fan) for 25 minutes.

2. One-pan chilli

⏲ 35 mins🍽 Serves 4♻ Uses up leftovers

Ingredients

Method

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  1. Fry the mince and onion for 8 minutes until browned.
  2. Add the spices and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Pour in the tomatoes and beans and simmer for 20 minutes.
  4. Season and serve with rice or jacket potatoes.

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