Meaty Ratatouille
This super tasty stew of beef and vegetables, warms your cockles and satisfies those homely desires for a rich and dreamy dish.
Ingredients
1.1 lbs. (500g) lean ground beef
2 red onions, chopped into wedges
4 garlic cloves, sliced
1 aubergine, chopped
1 courgette, chopped
3 bell peppers, chopped
5 tomatoes, chopped
bunch of basil, stalk and leaves separated, chopped
1 tbsp. olive oil
dried thyme, to taste
14 oz. (400g) tin chopped tomatoes
2 tbsp. tomato paste
1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
½ lemon, zest
Method
Heat a dry non-stick pan over high heat and cook the beef until browned. Transfer to a dish and set aside.
Heat half the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, add the aubergines, courgettes and peppers. Cook for 5 minutes, then also transfer into a dish and set aside.
Add the remaining oil to the pan, and cook the onion, garlic, basil stalks and thyme for about 10 minutes.
Next, add in the cooked veg and beef alongside the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper and mix well. Simmer the veg covered, over low heat for 35 minutes.
Lastly, add in the basil leaves, lemon zest and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well and serve.
Serves: 6 . Prep: 15 mins . Cook: 60 mins
Nutrition per serving: 219 kcal . 7g Fats . 19g Carbs . 21g Protein