Savoury Mince Slices with Pepper Sauce

A tasty, healthy family meal that takes literally minutes to prepare. Delicious with Ratatouille (Pg. 26) or seasonal vegetables and rice.

Ingredients: Serves 4-6
Savoury Slices
1 lb. lean minced beef
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp. tomato ketchup
1 onion, finely sliced
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 egg, beaten
4 tbsp. Sage and onion stuffing mix
Salt & pepper
Pepper Sauce
1 tbsp. Olive oil
¼ pint beef stock
1 glass red wine
1 chopped shallot
25g/1oz butter
¼ pint cream
Salt & plenty of Freshly ground Black Pepper
Chopped Parsley (optional)

Method:
In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients well. Using the saverin base of the microwave baker, spoon the mixture in and press down well. Place on a rack and microwave on HIGH for 5 min. Wrap in tinfoil and allow to stand for 10 min. Unwrap and microwave on HIGH for another 10 min., rewrap and allow to stand for 10 min.
In a hot frying pan, fry the shallot until soft. Deglaze the pan with the beef stock, add the wine and reduce by half. Season with salt and lots of black pepper. Add the butter and allow to melt. Add the cream and bring to boiling point. Check the seasoning; add chopped parsley, if desired.
Cut the cooked meat into slices and pour on the sauce. Serve with ratatouille or seasonal vegetables and rice.