Pork and Tomato Tortilla Stack
Prep time: 10 mins
Cooking time: 15 mins
Easy
Serves:
4
Energy
979kj
232kcal
Everyday Pork Mince Base
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Wanting a family-friendly batch-cook base that you can use in loads of different ways? This tasty Everyday Pork Mince Base comes together in one pan, with minimal prep – giving you lots of different options, whatever you fancy! It can be used as a base for chilli or lasagne, a topping for jacket potatoes and tacos, or even inside a wrap. Take a look at our Pork and Tomato Tortilla Stack, or the Cheesy Pork and Bean Wedges using the base, or freeze it in batches for another day.
This recipe is part of our budget-friendly collection, which contains many recipes that feed a family of 4 for £6, or cost under £1.50 per head*.
Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 25-30 mins
Serves: 8
Cooking Skill: Easy
Ingredients
1kg 5% fat lean pork mince
2 teaspoons oil
2 carrots, peeled and diced
2 medium onions, peeled and finely chopped
5 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped, or 2 tablespoons garlic purée or paste
2 celery sticks, finely chopped
1 bay leaf
2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
2 tablespoons dried mixed herbs
1 tablespoon tomato ketchup or tomato purée
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Method
Step 1
Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan until hot and fry the mince in batches for 5-7 minutes, breaking up any lumps with the back of a spoon.
Step 2
Add the vegetables and cook for 4-5 minutes.
Step 3
Add the remaining ingredients, and season with salt and pepper. Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 4
Use as required.
Tips and Serving Suggestions
If preferred, replace the fresh vegetables with 150g fresh or frozen classic vegetable base mix. For a quick meal, serve with any kind of cooked pasta.
*Cost per serving based on proportion of ingredients used to make the dish. Total cost of ingredients calculated based on average price across four British supermarkets. Prices correct as of 11.07.25; but are subject to change due to fluctuations in ingredient prices.
Each serving provides
Based on 5% fat lean British pork mince
12%
Fat
4g
6%
Saturates
1.3g
7%
Sugars
10g
11%
Salt
0.35g
6%
% of an adult's Reference intake
Typical energy values per 100g:
356kJ,
84kcal,
1.4g fat,
0.5g saturates
If different cuts of meat are used, then the nutrition info may vary
Method
Step 1
Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan until hot and fry the mince in batches for 5-7 minutes, breaking up any lumps with the back of a spoon.
Step 2
Add the vegetables and cook for 4-5 minutes.
Step 3
Add the remaining ingredients, and season with salt and pepper. Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 4
Use as required.
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