Mince baskets
Mince dinner that's great for kids
4
Serves
30 mins
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
Recipe author
Beef + Lamb New Zealand
Suitable for toddlers. For children aged 1-13 years, a 100g serving of lean beef or lamb mince provides at least 20% of the average recommended daily intake of iron.
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Ingredients
500g Quality Mark beef mince
1 Tbsp canola oil
2 Tbsp tomato puree
420g tomato pasta sauce
1 tsp mixed herbs
8 slices sandwich wheatmeal bread
crusts removed
4 cherry tomatoes
sliced
1/2 cup grated tasty cheddar cheese
or use Colby or mild cheese
Method
To Make Baskets
1
Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium-high heat, add the mince, breaking up with the back of a spoon to form small pieces until cooked thoroughly and no longer pink.
2
Stir in tomato purée, pasta sauce and herbs.
3
Bring to the boil and simmer gently for 30 minutes until reduced and thick, but still moist. Set aside.
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4
Preheat the oven to 200 C.
5
Line greased muffin tins with slices of fresh bread (crusts removed).
6
Sandwich bread is best.
7
If using toast bread, roll it out and flatten the bread first.
8
Fill each with some of the mince mixture and top with a slice of tomato and a little grated cheese.
9
Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
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10
Serve with a green salad or seasonal vegetables.
Nutrition Information per Serving (403g)
This dish is packed with iron, zinc and vitamin B12 contributing to immunity and energy levels.
Energy
2079kJ (496 kcal)
Protein
42.2g
Total Fat
18.1g
Saturated Fat
6.8g
Carbs
38.4g
Dietary Fibre
g
Sodium
984mg
Iron
6.7mg
Zinc
7.4mg
Vitamin B12
3.6µg
