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Savoury mince on toast, NZ style

Name: Savoury mince on toast, NZ style
Prep time: 6 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: New Zealand
Ingredients: 500 g beef mince (ground beef), 80/20; 1 brown onion, finely diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 400 g canned diced tomatoes; 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp soy sauce; 1 tsp brown sugar; 1 tbsp neutral oil; 1 tsp salt; 1 pinch black pepper; 8 slices thick white bread, toasted

Ground beef cooked with onion, tomato, and Worcestershire until thick and deeply savoury. Spooned over thick white toast. New Zealand's most-loved weekday breakfast — the one every Kiwi grew up with.

Published May 14, 2026 · 4 min read · Braffess Kitchen

Prep

6 min

Cook

14 min

Serves

Level

Easy

Savoury mince on toast, NZ style - New Zealand breakfast recipe

Method

Soften the onion.

Heat oil in a wide pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring, until soft and translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.

Brown the mince.

Increase heat to medium-high. Add the beef mince and break it up with a wooden spoon. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5–6 minutes until the meat is browned and any liquid has evaporated.

Note. Let it sit undisturbed for 1–2 minutes between stirs — you want some browning on the meat, not just steaming.

Add tomato and season.

Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Add the canned tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.

Simmer until thick.

Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer uncovered for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened and the mince is glossy and deeply savoury. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Note. The mince should hold its shape on toast without running. If too wet, cook another 2–3 minutes.

Serve on hot toast.

Toast the bread until golden. Spoon the mince generously over each slice. Serve immediately — this is best eaten the moment it hits the toast.

A note. Use good quality beef mince — 80/20 fat content works best. The mince should be saucy but not soupy. If it reduces too fast, add a splash of water.

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