Cheesy Mexican Beef & Bean Bake

CHEESY MEXICAN BEEF & BEAN BAKE

Comfort food with a little spice and a LOT of cheese!  YUM! (Serves 4-6)

1          onion, chopped

30 ml   olive oil

3          garlic cloves, crushed

500 g   lean beef mince

5 ml     salt

5 ml     paprika

2,5 ml  cayenne pepper

5 ml     ground cumin

10 ml   dried oregano

250 ml chopped tomato (you can use tinned)

70 g     tomato sofrito/paste

30 ml   Worcester sauce

60 ml   beef stock

1 tin     black beans,  rinsed and drained

100 g   RACLETTE cheese, grated

100 g   OVERBERG cheese, grated (or strong cheddar)

80 ml   pickled jalapenos, thinly sliced and drained

FOR SERVING

Sour cream

1 avocado, chopped and seasoned with salt, pepper and lemon juice

Chopped tomato, onion, coriander and chili salsa

Lime wedges

Nachos OR lightly toasted tortillas

Fresh coriander or parsley

 

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C and heat a medium sized ovenproof pan.
  • Saute the onion and garlic in the olive oil. Season
  • Add the beef mince and stir to break up any clumps. Add all the spices and cook till dry
  • Add the chopped tomato, sofrito, Worcester sauce, beef stock and beans then simmer for about 15 minutes until thick. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
  • Top with the jalapeno and grated cheese. Bake for 15- 20 minutes without a lid
  • Serve with the soured cream, avocado, salsa, lime wedges and nachos or toasted tortillas. Top with fresh coriander or parsley and serve.