Cheesy Bolognese Stuffed Mushrooms
Author: Maya Kitchenette
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Serves: 4
- 400g minced beef
- 2 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped (optional)
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 6 basil leaves, julienned (optional)
- ½ tsp dried mixed herbs
- 50g shaved parmesan
- 1 tsp sugar
- salt and black pepper
- 12 portobello mushrooms, stems and gills removed, clean and dried with a paper towel
- 2 cups of bolognese sauce
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (or a pizza cheese blend)
- A handful of basil
- Heat a pan with 2 tbsp of olive oil. Saute onion and celery for 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
- Mix in minced beef and cook till brown. Once brown, add tomato puree and mixed herbs and cook for another minute or so.
- Add the canned tomatoes to the pan.
- Season with salt, sugar and black pepper. Cook this till the sauce have reduced and bolognese is thick and rich.
- Finally, add shaved parmesan and basil.
- Fill each mushroom with 1.5 tablespoons of the bolognese.
- Top with mozzarella cheese and basil.
- Grill until cheese has melted and is golden in colour, for about 10-12 minutes.
Recipe by Maya Kitchenette at https://mayakitchenette.com/cheesy-bolognese-stuffed-mushrooms/
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