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Crunchy Waffle Fries Beef Bake

The whole family will love this delicious new dinner idea! - by Mel Burge
  • 02 Sep 2019
Crunchy Waffle Fries Beef Bake
Prep: 5 Minutes - Cook: 30 Minutes - Easy - Serves 4
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TIP! The ovenproof dish we used measured 22cm x 30cm x 7cm deep. Waffle cut fries are available from the freezer section of major supermarkets. Any pasta sauce can be used for this recipe.  

Ingredients

750g bag frozen waffle cut fries

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 large onion, finely chopped

1 large carrot, peeled, finely chopped

500g beef mince

2 tablespoons tomato paste

500g jar tomato pasta sauce

1½ cups frozen peas (225g)

1 cup grated Tasty cheese

Method

  1. Spread fries over an oiled, large oven tray. 

  2. Cook in a very hot oven (220C), turning halfway, for 15 minutes. Remove. 

  3. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Add onion and carrot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft. Add beef. Cook, stirring to break up mince over a high heat, for about 5 minutes, or until changed in colour. Stir in paste. 

  4. Add pasta sauce and ½ cup water to pan. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to boil. Gently boil, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, or until thickened. Stir in peas. Transfer to an oiled ovenproof dish (14-cup capacity). 

  5. Arrange fries, slightly overlapping, over top. Sprinkle with cheese. Return to very hot oven.

  6. Cook for about 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and top is golden brown. Remove. Stand for 5 minutes before serving. 

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Mel Burge
Mel Burge
Mel Burge is a contributor to New Idea Food. She has a passion for all things food but specialises in baking and cake decorating. Mel loves to travel the world, eat delicious food and drink cocktails with her friends.

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