Lean Beef Mince with Herb Tomato Seasoning

Serves: 3–4
Cook time: 15–20 minutes

Ingredients

• 500 g lean beef mince (5–10% fat)
  

• 1 Tbsp tomato paste
  

• 1 tsp garlic powder
  

• 1 tsp onion powder
  

• 1 tsp sweet paprika (or smoked for deeper flavour)
  

• ½–1 tsp sea salt, to taste
  

• ½ tsp black pepper
  

• 1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley or oregano (plus extra to serve)
  

• 1–2 tsp olive oil (only if pan is very dry)
  

• Optional: 2–3 Tbsp water or stock to loosen
  

Method

1. Pre-season: In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt and pepper.
   

2. Brown: Heat a non-stick pan over medium-high. Add mince and break it up. Cook 4–5 minutes until no longer pink and lightly browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
   

3. Tomato boost: Stir in tomato paste and the dry spice mix. Cook 1 minute to toast and coat the mince.
   

4. Adjust texture: Add 2–3 Tbsp water/stock if it looks dry. Simmer 2–3 minutes until glossy.
   

5. Herbs: Turn off heat, fold through parsley or oregano. Taste and adjust salt/pepper.
   

6. Serve: Great with rice, stuffed in wraps, over baked potatoes, or on salad bowls.
   

Tips

• Don’t overcrowd the pan browning adds flavour.
  

• For meal prep, cool quickly, then refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze up to 2 months.
  

• Swap paprika for chilli powder if you prefer heat.
  

This lean beef mince is fast, high-protein and versatile. The garlic-onion spice mix, tomato paste and fresh herbs deliver rich flavour without extra calories, perfect for bowls, wraps or quick weeknight meals.