Step 1

Brown mince with butter in a frypan. Pour off excess fat.

Step 2

Add all ingredients except mushrooms to a slow cooker, and mix well.

Step 3

Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.

Step 4

Add mushrooms for the last half hour, and stir well.

Step 5

Thicken if required with a little cornflour mixed in water.

Step 6

Serve with mashed potatoes, noodles, rice, spaghetti or on toast.