1 lb. (500g) lean ground beef (we recommend blackcastle farms)
2 red onions, chopped into wedges
4 garlic cloves, sliced
1 Aubergine, chopped
1 zucchini, chopped
3 bell peppers, chopped
5 tomatoes, chopped
bunch of basil, stalk and leaves separated, chopped
1 tbsp. olive oil
dried thyme, to taste
14 oz. (400g) tin chopped tomatoes
2 tbsp. tomato paste
1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
½ lemon, zest
1.Heat a dry non-stick pan over high heat and cook the beef until browned. Transfer to a dish and set aside.
2.Heat half the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, add the aubergine, zucchini and peppers. Cook for 5 minutes, then also transfer into a dish and set aside.
3.Add the remaining oil to the pan, and cook the onion, garlic, basil stalks and thyme for about 10 minutes.
4.Next, add in the cooked veg and beef alongside the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper and mix well. Simmer the veg covered, over low heat for 35 minutes.
Lastly, add in the basil leaves, lemon zest and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well and serve
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