eCook Meal
Crispy Beef Mac ‘n Cheese
with fresh salad leaves & crispy onions
We bring you a no hassle, wonderfully creamy mac ‘n cheese dish with a twist! Our rendition of mac ‘n cheese has crispy morsels of mince throughout! Topped with crispy onions and served with a fresh side salad.
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
MAKE THE MAC
Place a pot over a medium heat. Add the Milk, 150ml of water, the macaroni and a small pinch of salt. Bring up to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. When the pasta is al dente, mix through the Cream, grated cheese, and seasoning.
WHAT A CO-MINCE-IDENCE!
Place a nonstick pan over a high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Allow to cook for 5-6 minutes until browned and caramelised, only shifting occasionally. In the final 1-2 minutes, add the grated Garlic and the rub. Fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, shifting constantly.
MIX THE MAC & TOSS THE SALAD
When the mac ‘n cheese is done, add the crispy mince and seasoning. Mix well to distribute the mince throughout the mac 'n cheese. In a salad bowl, combine the balsamic vinegar, a drizzle of oil, seasoning, and the salad leaves.
GRAB THOSE KNIVES ‘N FORKS!
Plate up a generous helping of the crispy mince mac ‘n cheese. Sprinkle over the crispy onions and side with the dressed salad leaves. Simple yet stunning, Chef!
MAKE THE MAC
Place a pot over a medium heat. Add the Milk, 300ml of water, the macaroni and a pinch of salt. Bring up to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. When the pasta is al dente, mix through the Cream, grated cheese, and seasoning.
WHAT A CO-MINCE-IDENCE!
Place a nonstick pan over a high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Allow to cook for 5-6 minutes until browned and caramelised, only shifting occasionally. In the final 1-2 minutes, add the grated Garlic and the rub. Fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, shifting constantly.
MIX THE MAC & TOSS THE SALAD
When the mac ‘n cheese is done, add the crispy mince and seasoning. Mix well to distribute the mince throughout the mac 'n cheese. In a salad bowl, combine the balsamic vinegar, a drizzle of oil, seasoning, and the salad leaves.
GRAB THOSE KNIVES ‘N FORKS!
Plate up a generous helping of the crispy mince mac ‘n cheese. Sprinkle over the crispy onions and side with the dressed salad leaves. Simple yet stunning, Chef!
MAKE THE MAC
Place a large pot over a medium heat. Add the Milk, 450ml of water, the macaroni and a large pinch of salt. Bring up to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. When the pasta is al dente, mix through the Cream, grated cheese, and seasoning.
WHAT A CO-MINCE-IDENCE!
Place a nonstick pan over a high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Allow to cook for 6-7 minutes until browned and caramelised, only shifting occasionally. In the final 1-2 minutes, add the grated Garlic and the rub. Fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, shifting constantly.
MIX THE MAC & TOSS THE SALAD
When the mac ‘n cheese is done, add the crispy mince and seasoning. Mix well to distribute the mince throughout the mac 'n cheese. In a salad bowl, combine the balsamic vinegar, a drizzle of oil, seasoning, and the salad leaves.
GRAB THOSE KNIVES ‘N FORKS!
Plate up a generous helping of the crispy mince mac ‘n cheese. Sprinkle over the crispy onions and side with the dressed salad leaves. Simple yet stunning, Chef!
MAKE THE MAC
Place a large pot over a medium heat. Add the Milk, 550ml of water, the macaroni and a large pinch of salt. Bring up to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. When the pasta is al dente, mix through the Cream, grated cheese, and seasoning.
WHAT A CO-MINCE-IDENCE!
Place a nonstick pan over a high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Allow to cook for 6-7 minutes until browned and caramelised, only shifting occasionally. In the final 1-2 minutes, add the grated Garlic and the rub. Fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, shifting constantly.
MIX THE MAC & TOSS THE SALAD
When the mac ‘n cheese is done, add the crispy mince and seasoning. Mix well to distribute the mince throughout the mac 'n cheese. In a salad bowl, combine the balsamic vinegar, a drizzle of oil, seasoning, and the salad leaves.
GRAB THOSE KNIVES ‘N FORKS!
Plate up a generous helping of the crispy mince mac ‘n cheese. Sprinkle over the crispy onions and side with the dressed salad leaves. Simple yet stunning, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R219.94
for 4 servings · R54.99 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Crispy Onions needs 60 mlCrispy Onion Sprinkle 100 g R28.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R28.99
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Balsamic Vinegar needs 40 mlWillow Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Balsamic Vinegar 250 ml 250 ml at R54.99 · 16% of packR8.80
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Grated White Cheddar needs 250 gFarmer's Crisps Mature White Cheddar Potato Crisps 125 g 125 g at R24.99 · 2.0× packsR49.98
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Free-range Beef Mince needs 600 gRegular Beef Mince 1 kg 1 kg at R149.99 · 60% of packR89.99
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Garlic Cloves needs 4Baby Potatoes with Garlic & Herb Butter 350 g R22.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R22.99
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Salad Leaves needs 80 gWhole Spinach 350 g 350 g at R19.99 · 23% of packR4.57
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Fresh Milk needs 500 mlFresh Low Fat Milk 2 L 2 L at R38.99 · 25% of packR9.75
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Fresh Cream needs 250 mlFresh Full Cream Milk 2 L 2 L at R38.99 · 13% of packR4.87
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- Macaroni Pasta
- NOMU Provençal Rub
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Crispy Beef Mac ‘n Cheese?
The preparation time for Crispy Beef Mac ‘n Cheese with fresh salad leaves & crispy onions is between 10 and 20 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Crispy Beef Mac ‘n Cheese with fresh salad leaves & crispy onions?
The total time required to make Crispy Beef Mac ‘n Cheese with fresh salad leaves & crispy onions is between 20 and 30 minutes.
How many servings does Crispy Beef Mac ‘n Cheese provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Crispy Beef Mac ‘n Cheese?
Balsamic Vinegar, Beef, Beef Mince, Cream, Crispy Onions, Garlic, Grated White Cheddar, Macaroni Pasta, Milk, NOMU Provençal Rub, Salad Leaves
What is the nutritional information of Crispy Beef Mac ‘n Cheese?
Calories: 1292, Carbs: 96 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 61.6 grams, Sugar: 15.3 grams, Salt: 767 grams
How do I prepare Crispy Beef Mac ‘n Cheese?
MAKE THE MAC: Place a pot over a medium heat. Add the milk, 300ml of water, the macaroni and a pinch of salt. Bring up to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. When the pasta is al dente, mix through the cream, grated cheese, and seasoning. WHAT A CO-MINCE-IDENCE!: Place a nonstick pan over a high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Allow to cook for 5-6 minutes until browned and caramelised, only shifting occasionally. In the final 1-2 minutes, add the grated garlic and the rub. Fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, shifting constantly. GRAB THOSE KNIVES ‘N FORKS!: Plate up a generous helping of the crispy mince mac ‘n cheese. Sprinkle over the crispy onions and side with the dressed salad leaves. Simple yet stunning, Chef! MIX THE MAC & TOSS THE SALAD: When the mac ‘n cheese is done, add the crispy mince and seasoning. Mix well to distribute the mince throughout the mac 'n cheese. In a salad bowl, combine the balsamic vinegar, a drizzle of oil, seasoning, and the salad leaves.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Crispy Beef Mac ‘n Cheese?
Balsamic Vinegar, Beef, Beef Mince, Cream, Crispy Onions, Garlic, Grated White Cheddar, Macaroni Pasta, Milk, NOMU Provençal Rub, Salad Leaves
How many calories does Crispy Beef Mac ‘n Cheese have?
1292 calories
How much fat content does Crispy Beef Mac ‘n Cheese have?
grams