Description
A hearty, comforting casserole made with beef mince, macaroni, beans, spices, and melted cheese, perfect for an easy and satisfying family meal.
Ingredients
- 150 g macaroni pasta
- 2 tsp oil
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 500 g lean beef mince
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried mixed herbs
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 beef stock cube
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 100 g cheese, grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C fan grill, grease a 23 cm square baking dish, and set aside.
- Cook the macaroni according to packet instructions until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan and sauté the onion for a few minutes.
- Add the beef mince, breaking it up as it cooks, and cook until browned.
- Stir in the tomato paste, cumin, dried herbs, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Dissolve the stock cube in the boiling water and add it to the pan along with the cannellini beans. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add the barbecue sauce and mix well.
- Stir in the cooked macaroni and combine thoroughly.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle grated cheese on top.
- Place under the grill for 10–15 minutes or until the cheese is golden and bubbling.
- Serve with a side salad and garlic bread.
Notes
- Swap cannellini beans for kidney beans or baked beans.
- Add chilli flakes or powder for heat.
- Stir in spinach or grated carrot for extra vegetables.
- Double the recipe to freeze an extra casserole.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
