#WFD – Everyones mince and mac

Top with extra grated cheddar cheese if desired and bake in the oven for 25 minutes or until golden brown

POLOKWANE – This traditional pasta dish is a favourite among many South Africans because of its simplicity and deliciousness.

What’s for Dinner says this winning recipe uses simple ingredients: macaroni, mince and cheese.

You are sure to have empty plates all round.

Ingredients

  1. 30ml sunflower oil
  2. 1 onion, grated
  3. 1 clove garlic, crushed
  4. 500g lean beef mince
  5. 3 ripe tomatoes, diced
  6. 30ml tomato paste
  7. 1 x KNORR Beef Stock Pot
  8. 250ml water
  9. 5ml Robertsons Origanum
  10. 30ml margarine
  11. 30ml cake flour
  12. 500ml milk
  13. 500ml cheddar cheese, grated
  14. 2 eggs
  15. 500g macaroni

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 180C
  2. To prepare the mince – Heat oil in a pan and sauté the onion and garlic until tender then add the beef mince and fry until well browned
  3. Add the KNORR Beef Stock Pot and allow to melt into the mince then stir in the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, water and origanum
  4. Allow to simmer until the mince is cooked and the liquid is reduced by half
  5. In the meantime cook the macaroni following the on-pack instructions until al dente, then drain and add to the cooked mince
  6. To prepare the sauce – Melt the margarine in a saucepan then whisk in the flour to form a roux
  7. Whisk in the milk until smooth then cook on a low heat whisking continuously until slightly thickened
  8. Remove the saucepan from the heat then whisk in the cheddar cheese until melted followed by the eggs
  9. Place the mince mixture into an ovenproof casserole dish then pour the cheese sauce over
  10. Top with extra grated cheddar cheese if desired and bake in the oven for 25 minutes or until golden brown

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