Recipes and photos are AI created and editorially reviewed. Nutrition figures are estimates.
A cheesy, comforting family bake.
Equipment: Frying pan; saucepan; baking dish
Measures and names
Ingredients
- 600 g beef mince (ground beef)
- 1 onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes
- 400 g broccoli, in florets
- 200 ml double cream (heavy cream)
- 100 g cheddar, grated
- 1 tbsp oil
- Salt and black pepper
Method
- Heat the oil and brown the mince with the onion for 8 minutes. Add the garlic for the last minute.
- Stir in the tomatoes, season, and simmer for 10 minutes, until thick.
- Blanch the broccoli for 3 minutes and drain well.
- Heat the oven to 200°C (fan 180°C). Layer the mince and broccoli in a baking dish and pour over the cream.
- Scatter with the cheddar and bake for 18–20 minutes, until golden and bubbling. Rest briefly before serving.
Swaps and tips
Cauliflower works just as well as broccoli. Make double and freeze one unbaked for a busy night.
Add carbs for the family (optional)
For the family, stir cooked wholewheat pasta into the bake, or serve with a slice of wholegrain bread.
Nutrition estimated, per serving
| Protein | Carbs | Fibre | Fat | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 g | 12 g | 5 g | 55 g | 698 kcal |
Values are estimates based on typical UK food composition data and will vary with brands and portion sizes.
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Recipe from healthshelf.org
