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Mince curry recipe

Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine South African
Servings 5

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1kg mince beef or ostrich works best
  • 2 onions
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 potatoes
  • 3 carrots
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 1 green pepper
  • 1 tin chopped tomatoes in addition to fresh
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 tbsp mild curry powder
  • 1 tbsp hot curry powder
  • 2 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground ginger if you have it, fresh is always best
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Optional

  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot or saucepan, add 3 tablespoons of olive oil, and then all of the mince.
  • When the meat is just slightly cooked, add the onions, garlic, and all of the spices.
  • Once this mixture has browned, add the finely chopped tomato, potatoes, carrot, and green pepper along with the canned tomato.
  • Add the cup of water, so that the vegetables can cook by themselves for a while.
  • Once it starts to boil, turn the heat down to a low-medium, and take it easy.
  • It should cook like this for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add a little water occasionally if you feel like it may burn, but be careful not to make it saucy.
  • Once the potatoes start to soften, you know that this easy mince curry recipe is coming to its finishing line.
  • Check the flavour and if you’re happy with the slight curry kick. If you’d like it to be hotter, add a little cayenne pepper. You can also add salt and pepper until you’re satisfied.
Keyword curry, mince