Minced Meat Gravy without Tomato Paste for Pasta

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Not every meat gravy has to be tomato-based. For example, this minced meat gravy without tomato paste turns out very tender, juicy, and flavorful. It coats pasta beautifully and adds variety to your home menu. We're sharing a delicious and simple recipe!

Prep time: 25 minutes.
Servings: 4.

Ingredients

• 500 g minced meat;
• 1 onion;
• 2 cloves garlic;
• 150 ml milk;
• 100 ml beef broth or water;
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour;
• 20 g butter;
• salt, ground nutmeg, and ground black pepper to taste.

Step-by-Step Recipe

1. Finely chop and sauté the onion and garlic in butter until softened.
2. Add the minced meat and cook for 8-10 minutes, constantly breaking up lumps with a spatula.
3. Next, sprinkle in the flour, mix, and cook for about 1 minute, then gradually pour in the milk and broth.
4. Season the gravy with salt and spices, and simmer for another 8-10 minutes over low heat until thickened.
5. Serve the prepared gravy with pasta and sprinkle with chopped herbs if desired.