Italian Beef Casserole

Serves : 4

Ingredients :

2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
4 bacon rashers, de-rinded & diced
2 carrots, diced
1 celery stick, diced
500g mince beef
1 x 298g can condensed tomato soup
1 x 397g can chopped tomatoes
1 tsp dried basil
350g medium dried egg noodles
125g cheddar cheese, grated

Steps :

1. Pre heat oven to 180oC

2. Heat the oil in a large frying pan, add the onion, garlic & bacon and fry until the onion is softened

3. Add the carrots & celery and continue to fry for 3 minutes

4. Stir in the mince and brown well, then add the soup, tomatoes, basil & seasoning. Cook gently for 15 mins.

5. Break the dry noodles into smallish chunks and cook until tender. Drain well

6. Using a large casserole, combine the noodles & the beef mixture. Sprinkle the cheese over top and place in over, uncovered, for 30 mins.