It's consistently our bestselling product. In fact, last year we sold over 8,645 packs, which equates over 4,323 kilos. That's roughly the same weight as an African elephant! Yes, our Best Beef Mince really is that popular.
And when we think about it, it's not really surprising: It’s versatile, flavour-packed and proper top quality, grass-fed stuff. In fact we think you can throw this beef mince into pretty much any dish and make it shine.
In this blog we'll be sharing more about what makes this mince so fantastic, where our's comes from and as always, two fantastic recipes to give you some inspiration.
Why Beef Mince?
From Mexican tacos to Italian ragu, cottage pie to keema curry, our beef mince works in nearly every cuisine making it an incredibly versatile ingredient to have on hand.
As the beef is grass fed, it brings a whole heap of health benefits to your diet too. Namely, more good fats, vitamins and antioxidants, as well as being a great source of protein. Not to mention that grass fed beef tastes noticeably better.
You can read more about the benefits of eating grass fed beef here.
Where Our Beef Comes From
Our beef is sourced from just outside Guildford, Surrey which is as local as local can be to us. We believe in keeping food miles low and supporting the local economy. This is why we source products from the closest farms we can whilst maintaining our high sourcing standards.
The cows we source are free to roam and graze on pasture. Evidence suggests that animals raised on pasture are less stressed, have longer lifespans, and are less prone to disease.
Not only is sourcing free range and high welfare animals ethically the right thing to do, it also leads to a higher quality product with more flavour.
Batch Cooking Recipe: Aloo Keema Curry
This protein packed curry combines gently spiced mince with satiating potatoes and powerhouse peas for a brilliant midweek dinner. The recipe below serves 4, but is easily doubled to make a couple of portions for the freezer. Add more spice if you like a kick, or top with yoghurt if you prefer it milder.
Here's the recipe to feed 4 people:
Ingredients:
2 potatoes, diced into small cubes
1 tbsp oil
1 white onion, diced
2 cloves of garlic, crushed
450g best beef mince
2 tbsp your preferred curry paste
1 tbsp tomato purée
1 tin of chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup frozen green peas
Handful chopped coriander
Salt and pepper
Method:
- Parboil the diced potatoes for 10 minutes until fork soft, then drain
- Whilst those are boiling, heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add the onions and a pinch of salt. Cook for 5-7 minutes until soft and beginning to brown.
- Add the beef and garlic. Break it up with a wooden spoon until it's all browned and crumbly.
- Stir in your curry paste and fry for 2 minutes to release the flavours.
- At this point, add in your chopped tomatoes, tomato purée and the parboiled potatoes.
- Season well and leave to simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Add the frozen peas for the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Check the potatoes are fully cooked, sprinkle chopped coriander on top and it's ready to serve.
- Serve with basmati rice, naan bread and chutneys.
Quick Midweek Recipe: Cheeseburger Smash Tacos
This is a quick and dirty recipe for when you're really craving a takeaway. Inspired by Tyler Butt. Customise the toppings and sauces to your liking. The recipe makes enough for one person.
