Minced Beef & Macaroni

(Serves 4)

Ingredients:

         1 lb (453g) minced beef
         1 oz mushrooms (chopped or sliced)
         1 large onion (sliced)
         1 garlic clove (crushed)
         1 can chopped tomatoes (13oz)
         ¼ pint (0.12 ltr) boiling water
         1 pint (0.48 ltr) chicken or beef stock
         2 table spoons tomato ketchup
         1 table spoon tomato puree
         8 oz (250g) dried macaroni twists
         2 table spoons vegetable oil
         Salt & pepper to taste

 

Preparation:

Add the oil to a frying pan, then add the beef and the chopped onion. Stir and fry gently until the meat is browned.

Add the chopped tomatoes, garlic, ketchup, puree and stock. Simmer for 5 minutes then add the whole mix along with the rest of the ingredients, to the slow cooker.

Cook for 6-8 hours on ‘low’. Taste and add seasoning to flavour.

When the dish is cooked and ready to serve, boil the macaroni for approximately 10 minutes, adding a little olive oil & salt to the water (oil prevents sticking). When tender, drain the water the add the macaroni to the cooked mince, stirring through the mixture.

 

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