Smoky Beef Mince & Macaroni

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 750 g lean beef mince
• 1 tbsp BlixSam Smoke Craft
• 2 tsp BlixSam Pasta Mio
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 400 g chopped tomatoes
• 500 ml beef stock
• 300 g macaroni
• 250 ml fresh cream
• 1½ cups grated mature cheddar cheese
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Method

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil and cook the macaroni until just al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan or pot over medium-high heat.
3. Add the onion and cook until softened, then stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
4. Add the beef mince and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
5. Stir in the BlixSam Smoke Craft and BlixSam Pasta Mio, allowing the spices to bloom in the oil for maximum flavour.
6. Add the tomato paste, chopped tomatoes and beef stock. Simmer for 10–15 minutes until slightly thickened.
7. Stir in the fresh cream and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
8. Fold in the cooked macaroni and half of the grated cheddar cheese.
9. Transfer to a greased ovenproof dish and sprinkle with the remaining cheddar.
10. Bake at 190°C for 10–15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and golden.
11. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

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