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French Onion Savoury Mince: The Ultimate Comfort Food Recipe

Looking for a hearty and delicious meal that will satisfy your cravings for comfort food? Look no further than this French onion savoury mince recipe! Made with macaroni, beef mince, and a savoury French onion soup mix, this dish is packed with flavour and sure to become a family favourite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 5
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: French
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 5.3 oz 150g macaroni
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 brown onion diced
  • 1.1 lb 500g beef mince
  • 2 carrots peeled and diced
  • 1 1.4 oz 40g sachet French onion soup mix
  • 1/4 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup grated tasty cheese

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease an oven-proof baking dish.
  2. Cook macaroni in salted boiling water until it is just al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a large frypan, heat oil over medium heat. Cook the onion for about 4 minutes until it is soft.
  4. Add the beef mince and cook it until it is well-browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon.
  5. Add the diced carrots and French onion soup mix, and stir well.
  6. Pour in 2 cups of water, bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
  7. Stir in tomato sauce, peas, and drained macaroni.
  8. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Top it with grated cheese and bake it for 15 minutes until it is golden and melted.

Notes

Be sure to taste for seasoning as packet soup mixes can be salty, so only add salt if necessary.
You can substitute the beef mince for chicken or turkey mince if preferred.
To make this recipe vegetarian, use plant-based mince and vegetable stock instead of beef mince and water.