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Beef Mince with Carrots, Potato and Rice
Simple beef mince with carrots, potatoes and rice — ready in ~60 minutes for a filling family meal.
Why this recipe works
A simple, filling recipe combining browned beef mince with diced carrots and potatoes, served over plain rice with bread on the side. Suited to weeknight cooks who want a straightforward, budget-friendly family meal.
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Key takeaways
Comforting, budget-friendly dinner for 4
One-pan mince with rice — adaptable and quick
Store refrigerated for up to 3 days
Recipe guide
A simple, filling recipe combining browned beef mince with diced carrots and potatoes, served over plain rice with bread on the side. Suited to weeknight cooks who want a straightforward, budget-friendly family meal.
Hearty one-pan mince served over rice with toasted bread on the side.
- Comforting, budget-friendly dinner for 4
- One-pan mince with rice — adaptable and quick
- Store refrigerated for up to 3 days
Ingredients (serves 4)
500 g beef mince; 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced (1–2 cm); 2 medium carrots, diced to match; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 200 g rice; 1–2 tbsp oil; 150–200 ml water or stock; salt, pepper and a pinch of dried herbs; 4 slices bread, toasted or warmed.
Method
1) Rinse rice and cook in 400 ml salted water until tender, then fluff and keep covered. 2) Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat; fry onion until soft and translucent. 3) Add beef mince, break up and brown evenly. 4) Stir in diced potatoes and carrots, season, add 150–200 ml water or stock, bring to a simmer, cover and cook 12–15 minutes until vegetables are tender and liquid reduced. 5) Check seasoning, adjust, and serve spooned over rice with bread on the side.
Timing, tips and variations
Prep 20 min, Cook 40 min. Use stock for deeper flavour; add frozen peas in the last 5 minutes for colour. For a quicker meal, par-cook potatoes in the microwave for 4–6 minutes before adding. Leftovers reheat well.
Ingredients
- 500 g beef mince
- 3 medium potatoes
- 2 medium carrots
- 1 large onion
- 200 g rice
- 4 slices bread
Instructions
- Rinse rice and cook in 400 ml salted water until tender, then fluff and keep covered
- Peel and dice potatoes into 1–2 cm cubes
- Peel and dice carrots to match potato size
- Finely chop the onion
- Heat 1–2 tbsp oil in a large frying pan over medium heat
- Add onion and fry until soft and translucent
- Add beef mince, break up with a spoon and brown evenly
- Stir in diced potatoes and carrots, season with salt and pepper, and mix well
- Pour in 150–200 ml water or stock, bring to a simmer, cover and cook 12–15 minutes until vegetables are tender and liquid reduced
- Check seasoning and adjust with salt, pepper or a pinch of dried herbs
- Toast or warm bread slices to serve alongside
- Serve beef and vegetables spooned over rice with bread on the side
FAQs
How long do leftovers last?
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Can I replace rice with something else?
Yes — serve with mashed potato, noodles or crusty bread instead of rice.
Can I make this in advance?
Yes — cook fully, cool quickly, refrigerate and reheat until piping hot before serving.