Description

Soft rolls filled with a rich, tangy sloppy joe mix made with Eat Curious Mince in a classic tomato-based sauce. Naturally high in fibre and lower in fat, this hearty dish delivers bold flavour with a reduced carbon impact. Packed with flavour, this dish is perfect for fuelling appetites!

THIS RECIPE HAS BEEN CREATED BY EAT CURIOUS DEVELOPMENT CHEF LIAM

Chef Liam is a skilled culinary problem-solver who transforms complex school food standards into practical, scalable recipes that are both compliant and crowd-pleasing. With a sharp eye on budget, nutrition, and taste, he crafts flavourful, cost-effective meals that accommodate dietary restrictions, portion requirements, and the realities of limited kitchen resources. By innovating with seasonal ingredients and balancing every penny with every nutrient, Chef Liam ensures students receive meals that are satisfying, wholesome, and consistently well-executed.

Instructions

Hydrate Eat Curious Dehydrated Mince using 1 part Mince: 3 parts cold water (or stock): For this recipe, add 200g Eat Curious Dehydrated Mince to a gastronorm tray or food-grade container. Add 600ml water and stir well to fully submerge. We recommend adding gravy browning to the rehydration liquid to help colour the mince. Cover and leave to hydrate for a minimum of 30 minutes. Overnight hydration (chilled) is recommended for best yield and texture. Drain any excess liquid before using.
Cook onion for 8 minutes.
Add Eat Curious Mince and cook for 2 minutes.
Stir in sauces, tomatoes and paprika. Simmer for 15 minutes.
Spoon the mixture into rolls and serve.