How do you turn a bechamel sauce into a Mornay sauce? Simply by adding cheese, Chef! This lipsmacking liquid will be poured over potato rounds that crown a bed of browned mince, infused with oregano & tomato paste and dotted with crunchy carrot & silky onion.
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
PARBOIL Potato
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the Potato in a pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until easily pierced with a fork but still firm, 10-15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
SAUCY MINCE
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Fry until browned, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the Carrot and the onion. Fry until lightly golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Mix in the oregano and the tomato paste and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Stir in 100ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of water and simmer until almost reduced, 5-8 minutes. Remove from the heat, add seasoning and a sweetener (to taste).
CHEESE SAUCE
Place a pot over medium heat with 20g [40g]|#7DA0D7 of butter. Once melted, vigorously whisk in the flour to form the roux. Cook out for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly whisk in the milk until the sauce thickens slightly. Add the cheese and cook until melted. If the cheese sauce is too thick for your liking, loosen with water. Remove from the heat and season to taste.
BAKE
In an ovenproof dish, make a bed of the loaded mince, then top with the Potato and the cheese sauce. Bake until the top is lightly golden and the potatoes are cooked through, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the oven.
TIME TO EAT
Dish up the loaded Potato bake and dig in, Chef!
PARBOIL Potato
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the Potato in a pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until easily pierced with a fork but still firm, 10-15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
SAUCY MINCE
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Fry until browned, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the Carrot and the onion. Fry until lightly golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Mix in the oregano and the tomato paste and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Stir in 100ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of water and simmer until almost reduced, 5-8 minutes. Remove from the heat, add seasoning and a sweetener (to taste).
CHEESE SAUCE
Place a pot over medium heat with 20g [40g]|#7DA0D7 of butter. Once melted, vigorously whisk in the flour to form the roux. Cook out for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly whisk in the milk until the sauce thickens slightly. Add the cheese and cook until melted. If the cheese sauce is too thick for your liking, loosen with water. Remove from the heat and season to taste.
BAKE
In an ovenproof dish, make a bed of the loaded mince, then top with the Potato and the cheese sauce. Bake until the top is lightly golden and the potatoes are cooked through, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the oven.
TIME TO EAT
Dish up the loaded Potato bake and dig in, Chef!
PARBOIL Potato
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the Potato in a pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until easily pierced with a fork but still firm, 15-20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
SAUCY MINCE
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Fry until browned, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the Carrot and the onion. Fry until lightly golden, 6-8 minutes (shifting occasionally). Mix in the oregano and the tomato paste and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Stir in 300ml [400ml]|#7DA0D7 of water and simmer until until almost reduced, 10-15 minutes. Remove from the heat, add seasoning and a sweetener (to taste).
CHEESE SAUCE
Place a pot over medium heat with 60g [80g]|#7DA0D7 of butter. Once melted, vigorously whisk in the flour to form the roux. Cook out for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly whisk in the milk until the sauce thickens slightly. Add the cheese and cook until melted. If the cheese sauce is too thick for your liking, loosen with water. Remove from the heat and season to taste.
BAKE
In an ovenproof dish, make a bed of the loaded mince, then top with the Potato and the cheese sauce. Bake until the top is lightly golden and the potatoes are cooked through,12-15 minutes. Remove from the oven.
TIME TO EAT
Dish up the loaded Potato bake and dig in, Chef!
PARBOIL Potato
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the Potato in a pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until easily pierced with a fork but still firm, 15-20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
SAUCY MINCE
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Fry until browned, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the Carrot and the onion. Fry until lightly golden, 6-8 minutes (shifting occasionally). Mix in the oregano and the tomato paste and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Stir in 300ml [400ml]|#7DA0D7 of water and simmer until until almost reduced, 10-15 minutes. Remove from the heat, add seasoning and a sweetener (to taste).
CHEESE SAUCE
Place a pot over medium heat with 60g [80g]|#7DA0D7 of butter. Once melted, vigorously whisk in the flour to form the roux. Cook out for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly whisk in the milk until the sauce thickens slightly. Add the cheese and cook until melted. If the cheese sauce is too thick for your liking, loosen with water. Remove from the heat and season to taste.
BAKE
In an ovenproof dish, make a bed of the loaded mince, then top with the Potato and the cheese sauce. Bake until the top is lightly golden and the potatoes are cooked through,12-15 minutes. Remove from the oven.
TIME TO EAT
Dish up the loaded Potato bake and dig in, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R150.57
for 4 servings · R37.64 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Onions needs 2Cheese and Onion Rings and Balls Maize Snack 25 g R6.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R6.99
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Cheddar Cheese needs 120 gBulk Cheddar Cheese 850 g 850 g at R169.99 · 14% of packR24.00
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Carrot needs 240 gBulk Large Carrots 3 kg 3 kg at R45.00 · 8% of packR3.60
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Tomato Paste needs 80 mlChilli Tomato Paste 70 g R17.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R17.99
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Potato needs 800 gBulk Everyday Medium Potatoes 7 kg 7 kg at R69.99 · 11% of packR8.00
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Beef Mince needs 600 gRegular Beef Mince 1 kg 1 kg at R149.99 · 60% of packR89.99
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- Dried Oregano
- Cake Flour
- Full Cream UHT Milk
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Hearty Beef Mince Bake?
The preparation time for Hearty Beef Mince Bake with cheese sauce is between 25 and 45 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Hearty Beef Mince Bake with cheese sauce?
The total time required to make Hearty Beef Mince Bake with cheese sauce is between 40 and 60 minutes.
How many servings does Hearty Beef Mince Bake provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Hearty Beef Mince Bake?
Beef, Beef Mince, Cake Flour, Carrot, Cheddar Cheese, Dried Oregano, Full Cream UHT Milk, Onion, Potato, Tomato Paste
What is the nutritional information of Hearty Beef Mince Bake?
Calories: 870, Carbs: 77 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 46 grams, Sugar: 22.4 grams, Salt: 390 grams
How do I prepare Hearty Beef Mince Bake?
TIME TO EAT: Dish up the loaded potato bake and dig in, Chef! BAKE: In an ovenproof dish, make a bed of the loaded mince, then top with the potato and the cheese sauce. Bake until the top is lightly golden and the potatoes are cooked through, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the oven. CHEESE SAUCE: Place a pot over medium heat with 20g [40g]|#7DA0D7 of butter. Once melted, vigorously whisk in the flour to form the roux. Cook out for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly whisk in the milk until the sauce thickens slightly. Add the cheese and cook until melted. If the cheese sauce is too thick for your liking, loosen with water. Remove from the heat and season to taste. SAUCY MINCE: Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Fry until browned, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the carrot and the onion. Fry until lightly golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Mix in the oregano and the tomato paste and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Stir in 100ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of water and simmer until almost reduced, 5-8 minutes. Remove from the heat, add seasoning and a sweetener (to taste). PARBOIL POTATO: Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the potato in a pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until easily pierced with a fork but still firm, 10-15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Hearty Beef Mince Bake?
Beef, Beef Mince, Cake Flour, Carrot, Cheddar Cheese, Dried Oregano, Full Cream UHT Milk, Onion, Potato, Tomato Paste
How many calories does Hearty Beef Mince Bake have?
870 calories
How much fat content does Hearty Beef Mince Bake have?
grams