1tinchopped tomatoes or polpa (finely crushed tomatoes)
200mlbeef stock
250mlcreamwhipping cream (38% fat) or cooking cream
1tbsppaprika
1tspdried thyme
1tspdried rosemary
Salt and pepper
Oil
To serve
Rice, pasta, mash or boiled potatoes
Instructions
Heat a splash of oil in a large pan and brown the minced beef well. Season with salt and pepper.
Push the meat to one side and fry the bacon until lightly golden – it should not be crisp.*If you like, you can move the pan slightly off the burner so that only the part with the bacon is over the heat.
Add the mushrooms and let them fry with the bacon for a further 2-4 minutes, then stir in the onion and garlic and mix everything together well.
Add the carrots, herbs and paprika – give it a quick stir, then add the peppers, chopped tomatoes, stock and cream.
Stir everything together well and let the sauce simmer gently for about 10 minutes.Meanwhile, cook your rice, pasta or chosen accompaniment.
Season the sauce to taste with salt and pepper and serve as you like.