Kid Approved: Aussie Double the Beef Ragu
Meat

Kid Approved: Aussie Double the Beef Ragu

with Potato Wedges and Spinach

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No added wheat
Kid friendly
Meat
20-30 minutesCooking Time
EASYDifficulty
2 - 4Servings
890Calories

Ingredients

  • 2 potatoes
    2 potatoes
  • 10g country seasoning
    10g country seasoning
  • 1 carrot
    1 carrot
  • 1 onion
    1 onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
    2 garlic cloves
  • 50g tomato paste
    50g tomato paste
  • 2 x lean beef mince
    2 x lean beef mince
  • 50g baby spinach leaves
    50g baby spinach leaves

From Your Pantry

  • 1½ tbs olive oil
  • 1 tbs barbecue sauce
  • ½ tsp balsamic or red wine vinegar

Utensils Needed

  • oven tray
  • baking paper
  • large deep frypan

Instructions

Roast wedges

Roast wedges

Preheat the oven to 220C, fan-forced. Line an oven tray with baking paper. Cut the unpeeled potatoes into 2cm-thick wedges. Put the potato on the lined tray, drizzle with 1 tbs olive oil, scatter with half the country seasoning and toss to coat. Roast for 20-25 mins until golden and tender.

Prep ingredients

Prep ingredients

Meanwhile, finely chop the carrot and onion. Crush or finely chop the garlic. To make the stock, put the tomato paste, remaining country seasoning, 1 tbs barbecue sauce and 250ml (1 cup) hot water in a jug. Season with salt and pepper and stir to combine.

Start ragu

Start ragu

Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a large deep frypan over medium heat. Cook the carrot, onion and garlic, stirring, for 3-4 mins until softened. Increase the heat to high, add the beef mince and cook, breaking up the lumps with a spoon, for 3-4 mins until browned.

Simmer ragu

Simmer ragu

Add the stock to the beef mixture and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, for 6-8 mins until slightly thickened. Add half the spinach (see Make it yours) and stir until wilted. Remove the pan from the heat. Taste, then season with salt and pepper.

Serve up

Serve up

Combine 1 tsp olive oil and ½ tsp balsamic vinegar in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. Add the remaining spinach and toss to coat. Divide the beef ragu and potato wedges among bowls. Serve with the dressed spinach and enjoy!

Make it yours

Make it yours

Don't feel like fresh spinach on the side? Simply add all the spinach to the ragu in Step 4.

M

Chef Matt Morgan

As Culinary Creative, Matt brings his love for simply delicious food to Dinnerly. The chickens, cows, and home-grown produce on his parents’ hobby farm sparked Matt’s passion for food, while cheffing on superyachts in Miami inspired his love of travel. As group development chef for Australian restaurateur Luke Mangan, Matt created recipes for Virgin Australia's business class, P&O Cruises, and The Eastern & Oriental Express in South East Asia. Career highlight? Cooking for a charity dinner hosted by Sir Richard Branson at his home on Necker Island.

"Matt loves all types of seafood and spending the day cooking up a feast for friends and family."

Nutrition (per serving)

Energy (Kilojoules)

3740

Energy (Calories)

890

Protein

73.4

Total Fat

44.6

-Saturated

13.7

Carbohydrate

53.4

-Sugars

15.6

Dietary Fibre

9.4

Sodium

1290

Allergens

Sulphites

Recipes curated and site by Vishnu. Enjoy!