Mince and Sweet Potato Frittata

A delicious favourite to brighten up lockdown and you can have any leftovers cold for lunch the next day.

Serves 4

Low-calorie cooking spray

225gms Sweet potato, peeled and thinly slices, rinsed and dried

450gms Beef Mince

2 leeks washed and finely sliced

1 Yellow Pepper, deseeded and finely diced

1 ½ tsp cayenne pepper

Salt and Pepper to taste

2 tbsp freshly chopped chives

6 Eggs, beaten

Serve with and Tomato and Red Onion Salad

Fry the potatoes on a medium heat for 5 minutes in a shallow frying pan. Reduce the heat and then cook for a further 5 minutes, turning frequently. Remove from the pan and place on kitchen paper to drain.

Cook the mince in the same pan until brown, add the leeks, peppers, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper and chives, stir and cook for a further 5 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 200c/gas 6/fan 180c.

Place the cooked mince mixture in an ovenproof dish which is 10” across square or round whichever you prefer or have.

Top the mince mixture with the sweet potato slices in an even layer then pour over the beaten eggs place in the pre heated oven for 20 minutes or until the eggs are set and golden brown. Sprinkle with a few more chopped chives.

Serve with a fresh and tasty Tomato and Red Onion Salad

This is a very versatile recipe which also reheats well in the microwave if you have any leftovers.

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