But the cold does have a wonderful advantage... the devouring of hot, feel-good food, smothered in butter, cheese and cream.... from soups to pastas, you allow yourself that extra bite or three - we'll worry about the weight when Spring wafts along!
For the most part, our menu is working out very well. Tonight is Monday, so it is Mince night. On the menu is Mince & Mash... but as I was preparing the meal, my thoughts began to wander and I decided to make it a bit different. The result is this spicy dish that warms you from the inside... Mexican Mince & Mash!!
My babygirl wanted to assist during prep! Ah, the joys of little ones.... so willing to help... Pity they grow out of it when they hit their teens!
Ingredients
500g mince
2tbs oil
2 onions, chopped
250g mushrooms, sliced
1tbs margarine
1tbs spice for mince
1t mild curry
1/2t hot curry
1t cardamom seeds
1t origanum
2tbs soya sauce
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 chicken stock cube + 400ml warm water
Method
1. Heat 1tbs oil in a frying pan. Add the onions, fry till lightly browned. Remove from pan and set aside.
2. Melt 1tbs margarine/butter in the same pan. Add the mushrooms and fry till lightly browned. Remove from pan and set aside.
3. Heat 1tbs oil in the pan, add the mince and fry. Loosen the mince well, that it does not clump.
4. Add the spice for mince, curries, cardamom, origanum, soya sauce and tomato sauce. Fry for 3-4 minutes.
5. Dissolve the stock cube in the water and add to the mince. Stir well and let it cook for 5-8 minutes.
6. Add the onion and mushroom, stir well. Cook until it starts to thicken.
7. Scoop generously over creamy mash and top with a dollop of guacamole...
And enjoy!!
Yours in oil and veggies
Risch
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