Versatile Basic Mince/Groundbeef

• 500 g lean ground beef (mince)
• 100 g lean bacon
• 1 small onion
• 1 teaspoon crushed garlic (optional)
• 1 cup beef stock (I use 2teasp dry stock in 1 cup water)
• 4 tablespoons tomato sauce (or ketchup)
• 14 teaspoon nutmeg (or more if you like a stronger taste)
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• grated cheese, to top
• chopped parsley (to garnish)

1. Brown the mince, bacon & onion in a non stick pan over medium high heat.
2. Use a dash of oil or butter if pan is not non stick.
3. Add garlic if using.
4. Add stock, tomato sauce and nutmeg and simmer gently for 30mins until reduced to a sauce consistency.
5. Season with salt & pepper.
6. Before serving stir in the cream and if liked stir in a little grated cheese or use cheese to sprinkle over once served.
7. Top with a sprinkle of chopped parsley.

lean bacon, onion, garlic, beef stock, tomato sauce, nutmeg, salt, heavy cream, grated cheese, parsley

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/versatile-basic-mince-groundbeef-421899 (may not work)