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Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 750g lean beef mince
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 4 medium carrots, finely diced
- 4 sticks celery, finely diced
- 2 large cloves garlic, crushed
- olive oil for frying
- 1 tin chopped tomatoes with juice
- 250ml beef stock
- 2 Tbsp tomato concentrate paste
- 1 Tbsp chipotle ketchup (optional)
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 bay leaf
- salt and pepper
- FOR THE TOPPING:
- 4 large floury potatoes, peeled and diced
- 75g butter
- 50ml milk (or more, as needed)
- 1 tsp mustard of your choice
- 100g Cheddar cheese, grated
- salt and pepper
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 199g | |
| Recipe makes 10 servings | |
| Calories 286 | |
| Calories from Fat 187 | 65% |
| Total Fat 21.03g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat 10.52g | 42% |
| Trans Fat 0.71g | |
| Cholesterol 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium 294mg | 12% |
| Potassium 429mg | 12% |
| Total Carbs 6.38g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.5g | 5% |
| Sugars 3.33g | 2% |
| Protein 17.68g | 28% |
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