Recipes: How To Make South African Style Mac 'n' Cheese - Recipe In Description

Mac 'n' Cheese is a popular dish in many countries around the world. Many South Africans prepare a a "meaty" Mac 'n' Cheese Using a Bolognaise style meat filling Recipe: South Africa Meaty Macaroni & Cheese 2-4 portions, depending on sides For the meat: 1 small onion 2 cloves garlic 150g chopped bell pepper 4 mushrooms 1 medium tomato 200g beef mince/ground beef 10g Tomato paste Salt, pepper and herbs to taste Fry onion, garlic, bell pepper and mushrooms until soft Add beef mince/ground beef and fry till browned. Mix with onions, etc. Add tomato and stir in Add tomato paste Add about 200ml water, stir in and allow to simmer For the Macaroni: Pot of water Handful of salt Tablespoon cooking oil And bring to boil When the water boils add two handfuls of dry macaroni Boil till macaroni is about halfway done It will cook further in the oven Once macaroni is done drain the water For the cheese sauce: 2 cups warm milk 100g butter 1 tbsp all purpose flour 1 tsp salt 250g grated cheddar cheese Melt the butter Mix in flour Add the milk and salt Bring to almost boil while stirring Add the cheese. Continue to stir until the cheese is fully melted and smooth Combining the various elements: Add the cooked beef to the macaroni but leave the liquid/sauce and mix (Alternatively you can layer the macaroni and beef in the oven dish) Put the beef and macaroni in a small oven dish and pour in the cheese sauce Top with more cheese Put in oven preheated to 180 C/350 F Bake for 25-30 minutes When ready remove from oven and enjoy #MacnCheese #Macaroniandcheese #Bolognaise #SouthAfrica #USA #MacnCheese #Macaroniandcheese #Bolognaise #SouthAfrica #USA #UK