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Cheesy Bolognese Stuffed Mushrooms

Taste just like pizzas without the guilt! These stuffed mushrooms are delicous and easy to make.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the simple bolognese
  • 400 g 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)
  • 1/2 tsp dried mixed herbs
  • 50 g shaved parmesan
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • salt and black pepper
For the cheesy bolognese stuffed mushrooms
  • 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

Method
 

For the simple bolognese
  1. Heat a pan with 2 tbsp of olive oil. Saute onion and celery for 5 minutes.
  2. Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
  3. Mix in minced beef and cook till brown. Once brown, add tomato puree and mixed herbs and cook for another minute or so.
  4. Add the canned tomatoes to the pan.
  5. Season with salt, sugar and black pepper. Cook this till the sauce have reduced and bolognese is thick and rich.
  6. Finally, add shaved parmesan and basil.
For the cheesy bolognese stuffed mushrooms
  1. Fill each mushroom with 1.5 tablespoons of the bolognese.
  2. Top with mozzarella cheese and basil.
  3. Grill until cheese has melted and is golden in colour, for about 10-12 minutes.