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vegetarian mince hot pot

18 April 2012 by Dominic Franks

… as you know i’ve been eating quite a bit less meat recently… its more of a financial thing than for any health or lifestyle reasons as its less expensive for The Viking and I to share meals like this… and it does me absolutely no harm I can tell you…

…as previously mentioned, the UK is currently in the grip of its second, second winter… so the headlines tells us… an arctic wind is over us and it’s bloody freezing… well, it’s bloody freezing and then the sun comes out, the wind drops for a second and its actually rather quite warm… oh I give up!

… a nice hot pot of vegetables, mince and potatoes should warm things up a bit…

vegetarian mince hot pot
this really is a cheats meal as I didn’t have much time to do any cooking this week, so I used a gravy powder… I know, don’t tell the food blogger police… and I also threw in all kind of comfort food like peas and baked beans… it was all about ease for me this week…

1 packet of Quorn mince
1 large onion – finely chopped
1 large stick of celery – finely chopped
1 medium carrot – finely chopped
2 garlic cloves – crushed
fresh rosemary and thyme
2 bay leaves
a cup full of frozen peas
1 small can of baked beans
1 pint of half vegetable stock and half good quality gravy (I used Bisto Best Caramelised Onion)
1 small glass of red wine
2 medium potatoes – finely sliced

– pre heat the oven to 180C

– in a large pan, saute the onions, carrots, celery and garlic in some olive oil and butter until soft, you can do this first with the lid off and then with the lid on

– add the vegetarian mince and saute again for about 5 minutes

– add the stock and gravy plus the wine and bay leaves and let it gently simmer with the lid on for 10 minutes

– meanwhile, place the sliced potatoes in a bowl or pan and cover with the remainder of the water you’ve boiled to make up the stock and gravy

– add the peas and baked beans to the pot and now transfer the whole lot into an oven-proof dish, lay the par-cooked potatoes on top, season well and drizzle with a little olive oil

– bake for 20 minutes or so until the potatoes are golden and the gravy is bubbling over the top

eat and of course, enjoy!

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  1. Jacqueline says

    18 April 2012 at 7:20 pm

    Mmmmmmmm, that looks and sounds heavenly! I am in for a plate of that!!!

  2. Janice says

    18 April 2012 at 8:25 pm

    As Queen of Comfort Food, I heartily approve of this dish and, don't tell anyone, I have also been known to use gravy powder πŸ˜‰

  3. GG says

    18 April 2012 at 8:51 pm

    Comfort food with fewer calories, love it. GG

  4. One man and his hob says

    18 April 2012 at 10:15 pm

    love your take on this British classic “Hot pot” it even sounds nice when you say it.

  5. From Beyond My Kitchen Window says

    18 April 2012 at 10:35 pm

    Let me just say in your defense, I don't consider any meal cooked and then shared around a table with your family a cheat meal. Give yourself a well deserved break. You always cook such good food. Using a little gravy starter is a convenience nothing more. This looks wonderful and with a nice glass of red wine I bet you guys loved it!! The name hot pot is really neat too!!!

  6. Tina V. says

    18 April 2012 at 10:36 pm

    Not very vegetarian, but I think this would be marvelous with a cup of cold yogurt :))

  7. Javelin Warrior says

    18 April 2012 at 11:51 pm

    Sorry to hear about the weather – it's been gradually getting warmer here and sometimes downright hot… I won't tell anyone you used gravy powder but personally I can't stomach it πŸ˜‰

  8. Mark Willis says

    19 April 2012 at 4:14 am

    Now that's what I call Convenience Food – and it sounds very wholesome too.
    Hope you find something good to eat in Stockholm.

  9. debby emadian says

    19 April 2012 at 7:23 am

    This would definitely warm the cockles…
    …love the addition of the peas and beans…and the crunchy potato topping…oh and the passover cake sounds scrumptious too I bet the apples make it really moist…

  10. Lucy, Vanilla Frost says

    19 April 2012 at 9:24 am

    I'm a veggie and I would LOVE a big plate of this. Perfect for the grotty weather.

  11. Katy Salter @ Pinch of Salt says

    19 April 2012 at 9:57 am

    There's a big jar of gravy granules at the back of my cupboard – I won't tell the food blogger police if you don't!

  12. fiona maclean says

    19 April 2012 at 11:30 am

    *giggling* here about the gravy granules too. I sometimes use them when I want to thicken a wine based sauce and think it could also do with a bit more flavour. It's a lot easier and tastier than a cornflour slurry;)

  13. Susan Lindquist says

    19 April 2012 at 11:53 am

    I have to laugh when I hear folks 'belittle' themselves over the little cheat products that make an excellent dish or shorten a cook's time in the kitchen. Where would we be without broth granules or browning sauce or any of the other good product that builds a dish in flavour? I say we'd be the poorer for them. When the cook's busy with a million other things, a few shortcuts in the kitchen are a Godsend! And it's all for the sake of a hearty meal so all's fine!
    So say I!

    Gobble that mince casserole and rub your belly!

  14. Jenn says

    19 April 2012 at 12:29 pm

    Meat prices are getting a bit outrageous these days. This sounds really delicious, Dom.
    Sorry to hear about the second winter. We are just about ready to hit our first 100 degree day.. I'll send you some of the heat!!

  15. Marcus says

    19 April 2012 at 2:55 pm

    Love the blog! Always interesting posts and I learn something new every time I visit you.

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  16. Please Do Not Feed The Animals. says

    19 April 2012 at 4:33 pm

    Gravy powder is fine in mince. Would rather have it in REAL mince though. πŸ˜‰

  17. twbcountrygirl says

    19 April 2012 at 9:12 pm

    Sorry to hear you're getting cold weather again, but it's a great excuse to make some great comfort food, like you've done here! Thanks for sharing.
    ~Caroline

  18. Jacqueline says

    20 April 2012 at 7:58 am

    Mmmmmmmmmm, I am back looking at it again. I am really going to have to make it. It must be all this wet weather that is making me crave comfort food.

  19. Karen S Booth says

    20 April 2012 at 4:49 pm

    Comfort food oh yes, and veggie too, must make this for mummy and daddy one day soon as the weather continues to be foul! LOVELY!

  20. Baking Addict says

    20 April 2012 at 10:58 pm

    Nothing wrong with a bit of ease and comfort. Looks delicious!

  21. Aylin @ Glow Kitchen says

    21 April 2012 at 6:55 am

    I'm new to your blog and love it. The belleau kitchen is so pretty! This recipe is also the epitome of comfort. I look forward to recreating it one Sunday night.

  22. Fabulicious Food says

    21 April 2012 at 8:40 am

    LOL, don't tell the food blogger police πŸ™‚ That's funny. Lovely recipe, right up my street, yum, yum, yum.

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