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Mid 20s Stay at Home Mummy to Master A and Wife to DH, Michael. This blog will document my life as i try to become more sustainable, a fun mum and maybe even a domestic goddess- is there even such a thing?
Showing posts with label Mince. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mince. Show all posts

Monday, 14 May 2012

Slow Cooker Lasagna


Cheese Sauce


Ingredients


  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup grated cheese
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp plain flour
  • 1 chicken stock cube


Method


  • place butter and flour in a microwave proof container and microwave for 30 seconds.
  • Whisk in milk, cheese, cube and season to taste. Microwave in 30 second increments until mixture is smooth and has a slightly thickened consistency.



Lasagna

Ingredients


  • 500g mince
  • 1 brown onion, diced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp crushed garlic or two cloves crushed finely
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp oregano & basil
  • 1 pack lasagna sheets


Method


  • turn slow cooker on low and spray with canola spray
  • in bowl mix all ingredients well, except for lasagna sheets
  • cover bottom of cooker with cheese mixture, then layer with sheets make sure not to overlap the sheets.
  • spoon cheese sauce over sheets, not to thick.
  • repeat layers till all used up, sprinkle cheese on top and cook on low for 8hrs






Tuesday, 8 May 2012

Slow Cooker Meatloaf

Ingredients



  • 2 lightly beaten eggs
  • 1/2 cup tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp mixed herbs
  • 3 cloves crushed garlic
  • 1 cup quick cooking oats
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 grated carrot
  • 1 brown onion grated
  • 1kg mince beef
  • Grated zucchini, make sure to squeeze out liquid
  • 6 slices cheddar cheese
Method

  • Cut four 60 cm pieces of foil, fold over to create long strips. Lay strips in bottom of slow cooker, will use these to lift meatloaf out.
  • In bowl combine eggs, tomato paste, herbs garlic, salt, pepper, carrot, onion and zucchini, place beef on top and using hands combine well.
  • tip mixture onto foil and form a loaf using hands, place lid on and cook 3-4 hours on high and 6-8 hours on low
  • When there is 10 mins remaining, lay cheese over top and replace lid.

Slow Cooker Spaghetti Bolognese

Ingredients


  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 500g mince
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 400g tin diced tomatoes
  • 140g tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup water


Method

  • Heat oil on medium heat and add garlic and onion fry until soft.
  • Add mince and brown, pour into slow cooker, and add remaining ingredients.
  • Put lid on and cook 6-7 hours on high
  • Cook pasta and serve with cheese