Veggie Lamb Mince

Submitted by cakeinmyface

"made this last night and surprised myself, you can use any veggie mince, i used sainsiburys own. this is very nice with mash on cold nights. my meat eating husband was very happy with it, he thought it tasted like lamb. dont be put off by the marmite (yeast extract) it makes the dish taste meatier."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 2-4

ingredients

• 500 g veggie mincemeat (quorn)
• 3 onions (chopped)
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon dried mint
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 vegetable stock cube
• 2 teaspoons yeast extract
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 pint boiling water (from a kettle)
• 100 g frozen peas
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and pepper

directions

1. heat oil in large frying pan add onions and saute for 5 minutes, add garlic and turn heat down a little,
2. add veggie mince, spices and dried herbs and saute for 2 minutes.
3. in a large jug disolve the stock cube in the water and add the tomato paste, melt the yeast extract in this stock and water mixture. Add this to the sauce pan along with the peas.
4. simmer for 15 minutes or until veggie mince is cooked, adding more water if needed. Serve with lots of fresh ground pepper and mash.