Cheesy Beef Mince Ragu
with Mushrooms and Rice
- Sulphites
- Barley
- Cereals containing gluten
- Milk
- Egg
A quicker version of a slowly simmered meat ragù, this Cheesy Beef Mince Ragu will be on your table in less than 25 minutes. With mushrooms, a sprinkle of cheese and a side of mash, this is comfort food served quickly!
Ingredients
150 grams
Basmati Rice
240 grams
British Beef Mince
80 grams
Sliced Mushrooms
1 carton(s)
Tomato Passata
28 grams
Red Wine Stock Paste
(Contains: Sulphites)
15 grams
Worcester Sauce
(Contains: Barley, Cereals containing gluten)
1 sachet(s)
Mixed Herbs
40 grams
Baby Spinach
20 grams
Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese
(Contains: Milk, Egg)
Not included in your delivery
1 tsp
Sugar
1 tbsp
Tomato Ketchup
75 milliliter(s)
Water for the Ragu
20 grams
Butter
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
a) Boil a half-full kettle.
b) Pour the boiled water into a large saucepan with 0.25 tsp salt on high heat. Add the rice and cook for 10-12 mins.
c) Once cooked, drain in a sieve and pop back in the pan. Cover with a lid and leave to the side until ready to serve.
a) Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of oil in a large saucepan on high heat.
b) Once hot, add the beef mince and mushrooms. Fry until the mince has browned, 5-6 mins. Use a spoon to break up the beef as it cooks.
c) Season with salt and pepper. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw mince. It's cooked when no longer pink in the middle.
a) When the mince and mushrooms have browned, stir in the passata, red wine stock paste, Worcester sauce and mixed herbs. Mix to combine.
b) Stir in the sugar, tomato ketchup and water for the ragu (see pantry for all three amounts).
a) Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat and leave to gently simmer until the sauce has thickened, 6-7 mins.
b) Add the spinach to the pan a handful at a time until wilted and piping hot, 1-2 mins.
a) When the stew has finished simmering, stir in the butter (see pantry for amount) until melted.
b) Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed. Add a splash of water if it's a little too thick.
a) Fluff up your rice with a fork and share between your serving bowls.
b) Spoon over the stew and scatter with the hard Italian style cheese.
Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Aug 2026- Flavour: The ragu delivers a rich, satisfying depth of flavour that many find reminiscent of a classic bolognaise. Some found the sauce a little sweet or salty, so taste as you go and adjust seasoning accordingly.
- Ease of prep: Quick and straightforward to put together, making it a reliable choice for busy weeknights with minimal washing up.
- Suggestions: Many suggest serving with pasta instead of rice, which several felt suited the ragu better; adding garlic or extra vegetables such as green beans or courgette also works well. Use Worcester sauce sparingly, as the full amount can easily overpower the other flavours.
- Next-day meals: The ragu keeps well and portions are generous enough that some got two to three meals from a single batch, making it a good option for batch cooking.
- Portions: A slightly larger portion of ragu relative to rice would improve the balance for some, as the rice can feel disproportionate.
