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Mexican Style Pork Mince Ragu

With Peas, Cheese and Buttery Mash

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on November 04, 2025
Allergens:
Milk

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total20 minutes
Active 20 minutes
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

serving amount

450 grams

Potatoes

1 unit(s)

Onion

240 grams

British Pork Mince

1 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

1 sachet(s)

Central American Style Spice Mix

1 carton(s)

Tomato Passata

10 grams

Chicken Stock Paste

60 grams

Mature Cheddar Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

20 grams

Unsalted Butter

(Contains: Milk)

120 grams

Peas

Not included in your delivery

75 milliliter(s)

Water

1 tsp

Sugar for the Sauce

Nutritional information

Energy (kJ)3429 kJ
Energy (kcal)820 kcal
Fat45.6 g
of which saturates21.9 g
Carbohydrate65.6 g
of which sugars16.8 g
Dietary Fibre11.7 g
Protein40 g
Salt1.2 g
Potassium1093.4 mg
Calcium36.8 mg
Iron0.9 mg
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Instructions

1

a) Boil a full kettle. Chop the potatoes into small 2cm chunks (peel first if you prefer).

b) When boiling, pour the water into a saucepan with 0.5tsp salt.

c) Add the potatoes to the water and cook until you can easily slip a knife through, 15-18 mins.

2

a) Halve, peel and chop the onion into small pieces.

b) Heat a drizzle of oil in a frying pan on medium-high heat.

c) When the oil is hot, add the pork mince and onion and cook until browned, 5-6 mins. Use a spoon to break it up as it cooks, then drain and discard any excess fat. Season with salt and pepper. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw mince.

3

a) Meanwhile, peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

b) Once the mince has browned, add the garlic and Central American style spice mix, stir-fry for 30 secs. TIP: Add less if you don't like too much heat.

c) Stir in the passata, chicken stock paste, sugar and water for the sauce (see ingredients for both amounts).

d) Bring to the boil then lower the heat and simmer until thickened, 5-6 mins, stirring occasionally. IMPORTANT: The mince is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

4

a) Meanwhile, grate the cheese.

b) Once the potatoes are cooked, drain in a colander and return to the pan, off the heat.

c) Add the butter and a splash of milk (if you have any) and mash until smooth.

d) Season with salt and pepper, then cover with a lid to keep warm.

5

a) Once the sauce has thickened, stir through the peas.

b) Cook until heated through, 1-2 mins.

c) Taste and season with salt and pepper, if needed, then remove from the heat.

6

a) When everything is ready, share the buttery mash to one side of your serving bowls.

b) Spoon in the Mexican style pork mince ragu.

c) Finish by scattering the cheese all over.

Enjoy!

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