Fennel & Beef Mince Skillet
This fennel and beef mince skillet is a proper everyday dinner that comes together fast and leaves you satisfied. Crisp vegetables meet savoury beef mince, all gently steamed together into an aromatic, light one-pan meal. The subtle aniseed note of the fennel works surprisingly well with juicy tomatoes and courgette. Perfect for anyone who wants an easy, low-carb supper.
Ingredients
- 1 fennel bulb, large
- 400 g beef mince
- 2 courgettes, medium
- 1 garlic clove
- 4 tomatoes
- fresh herbs, to taste
- salt and pepper, to taste
The ingredient amounts above scale with your choice. The value per serving stays the same, while the total in the pot grows with the number of servings.
All nutrition values side by side
| Nutrient | per serving (estimate) | Total for 4 Servings |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 265 kcal | 1,060 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 9 g | 36 g |
| Protein | 24 g | 96 g |
| Fat | 14 g | 56 g |
| Fibre | 3 g | 12 g |
| of which sugar | 6 g | 24 g |
How this is calculated
Target amount = ingredient amount × target servings ÷ base servings. The result is then rounded for kitchen use: from 100 g or ml to the nearest 5, between 1 and 99 to the nearest 1, pieces and spoons to half units, amounts below one unit to quarters, thirds or halves. Teaspoons and tablespoons also go down to an eighth, kilograms and litres stay finer.
Total = value per serving × target servings. The value per serving is unchanged, because ingredient amount and serving count change by the same factor.
Sources
- Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 (FIC), Art. 32 and 33: nutrition values per 100 g or 100 ml, additionally allowed per portion.
- European Commission, Guidance document for competent authorities for the control of compliance with EU food law, setting of tolerances for nutrient values declared on a label, December 2012.
Nutrition values are estimates from the recipe record, not laboratory results. Even for checked labels the EU sets tolerances: for fat, protein and carbohydrates 20 percent in the range of 10 to 40 g per 100 g, and 2 g per 100 g below that. Home cooking varies more, because variety, size and cooking loss of the ingredients differ. Kitchen rounding also shifts the total slightly against the plain rule of three. Anyone who has to keep amounts exact for medical reasons, for example during a nutrition therapy prescribed by a doctor, should discuss them with a doctor or a registered dietitian. Your serving count is calculated in your browser only, it is neither stored nor transmitted.
Instructions
- Wash and trim the fennel and courgettes, then cut into small pieces. Wash the tomatoes and roughly dice. Peel and finely chop the garlic.
- Brown the beef mince in a dry pan without any fat, adding a splash of water if needed to stop it catching.
- Add the prepared vegetables and garlic to the mince and stir well to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cover with a lid and let everything simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
- Taste the fennel and beef skillet again, adjusting with fresh herbs, salt and pepper, then serve straight away.
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Nutrition facts per serving (estimate)
| Calories | 265 kcal |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | 9 g |
| Protein | 24 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fibre | 3 g |
| of which sugar | 6 g |
Frequently asked questions
Can I use mixed mince instead of beef mince?
Yes, a mix of beef and pork mince works just as well and makes the skillet a little juicier.
Is the fennel and beef mince skillet really low-carb?
Yes, all the ingredients are naturally low in carbs, at roughly 9 g of carbs per serving, so it fits well into a low-carb way of eating. Nutrition values are estimates.
Which fresh herbs work best here?
Basil, parsley or thyme all pair beautifully with fennel and tomato.
Can I make this ahead?
The skillet reheats really well, so it's great for cooking ahead and taking along for lunch.
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