Minced Beef in Tomato Ragu with Roasted Potatoes and Fresh Salad

Name: Minced Beef in Tomato Ragu with Roasted Potatoes and Fresh Salad
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 4 meals
Ingredients: 1 kg potatoes; salt; butter; garlic clove; carrot; red pepper; oil; ground beef; black pepper; dried herbs; paprika powder; red wine vinegar; tomato purée; diced tomatoes; water; salad; cucumber; pinch salt; pinch black pepper

Minced beef in tomato ragu is served with potatoes that add rich flavor to the dish. It is complemented by a fresh salad that contrasts perfectly with the meat. The tomato sauce is seasoned with herbs and spices. This dish is packed with rich proteins and fiber, making it not only tasty but also nutritious.

40 min

Gluten-free

Potatoes:: 1 kg potatoes; 0.5 tspsalt; 2 tbspbutter
Stew:: 2 garlic clove; 2 carrot; 1 red pepper; 1 tbspoil; 1 pkgground beef; 1.5 tspsalt; 0.5 tspblack pepper; 1 pkgdried herbs; 2 pkgpaprika powder; 0.5 pkgred wine vinegar; 1 pkgtomato purée; 1 pkgdiced tomatoes; 2 dlwater
Salad:: 1 salad; 1 cucumber; 1 tbspoil; 0.5 pkgred wine vinegar; pinch salt; pinch black pepper

Tip

You can soak the potatoes in cold water the day before, then wash them thoroughly and cook with the skin on for a more intense flavor and added nutritional value.

1
Pour 2–2.5 liters of water into a large pot and bring it to a boil.
2
Meanwhile, peel the potatoes, wash them, and cut them into smaller pieces. Once the water is boiling, add a pinch of salt, put in the potatoes, and cook over low heat until tender. Then, drain them well.
3
Peel the garlic and chop it finely. Peel the carrot, rinse it, and either grate it or cut it into small cubes. Wash the bell pepper, remove the seeds, and slice it into strips.
4
Heat a tablespoon of oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the ground meat and sauté, stirring constantly, over medium-high heat for about 4–5 minutes, until the meat is evenly browned.
5
Add the garlic, carrot, and bell pepper to the meat. Season with salt, black pepper, dried herbs, and paprika. Add half a bottle of red vinegar and the tomato paste, and sauté briefly.
6
Pour in the crushed tomatoes, rinse the bottle with 2 dl of water, and add it to the mixture. Bring to a boil, then simmer on low heat for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7
Rinse the lettuce, chop it into smaller pieces, and place it in a bowl. Wash the cucumber, cut it into cubes, and add it to the salad. Season with oil, salt, black pepper, and the remaining red vinegar. Toss gently to combine.
8
Mix a tablespoon of butter into the cooked potatoes.
9
Serve the minced beef ragu with potatoes on plates and accompany it with the fresh vegetable salad.