1T olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 celery sticks, finely diced
1 medium carrot, finely diced
1 parsnip, finely diced
2c beef stock
1t dried thyme
1 bay leaf
2T tomato paste
1T Worcestershire sauce
1t dijon mustard
3t cornflour + 3t water
Salt and pepper to taste
To serve
4 cheese scones (jalapeño and cheese for an extra kick)
4 fried eggs
Italian parsley, chopped
1. Remove the mince from the refrigerator 20 minutes before getting started.
2. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over a medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes or until the onion becomes clear.
3. Add the vegetables and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
4. Pour in the stock and add the thyme, bay leaf, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce and mustard.
5. Bring to the boil the lower to a medium heat. Cover with a lid and simmer for 20 minutes.
6. Mix the cornflour and water together before adding to the mince mixture. Stir for 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Season to taste.
7. Serve immediately on the scones, topped with the egg and parsley.