Moroccan-style Beef ‘N’ Beans
Ingredients
500 g lean beef mince
1 onion, peeled and chopped
1-2 stalks celery, sliced
400g can Moroccan Style Tomatoes
420g can Mild Chilli Beans
1 Tbsp freshly chopped thyme
Crispy Crumb Topping
2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
1 tsp minced garlic
2 tsp finely grated lemon rind
2 Tbsp oil or melted butter
Preparation method
1. Quickly brown the beef mince in a dash of oil in a hot frying pan, breaking up the mince withthe back of a spoon as it browns. (This may be best done in 2 batches). Set aside.
2. Gently pan fry the onion and celery in the remaining oil, until tender.
3. Pour over the Moroccan Style Tomatoes and Mild Chilli Beans .Return the mince to the pan with the thyme and heat gently, stirring occasionally.Season with salt and pepper if wished. Simmer gently for 6-8 minutes.
4. Toss together the breadcrumbs, melted butter or oil, thyme, garlic and lemon rind.Season with salt and pepper.
5. Spoon hot mince and bean mixture into an oven proof serving dish, scatter over crumb topping.
6. Bake at 180°C for 15-20 minutes. Serve.
Serves: 4
