Cheesy bolognese and red pesto potato bake

[jcallaghan]

Ingredients

• 800g potatoes, cubed
• 1tbs garlic granules
• 1tbs oregano
• 4tbs pesto, red or green
• 1tsp salt
• 500g 5% beef mince
• 150g diced smoked bacon
• 1 onion, finely diced
• 2 medium carrots, finely diced
• 2 peppers, sliced or diced
• 2 cloves garlic, finely grated
• 1tbs tomato purée
• 1tbs Italian mixed herbs
• 1 beef stock cube
• 500g passata
• 60g extra mature cheddar, grated
• 60g mozzarella, grated
• Salt and pepper to taste.

Method

1. Fry off the onions, carrots and peppers until soft then add the garlic.
2. Add your bacon and cook for a few minutes, then add the beef mince and cook until brown.
3. Add the tomato purée, stock cube, herbs and passata and cook on a low heat for at least 30 min (longer the better).
4. Meanwhile Mix the cubed potatoes with the seasonings and pesto and pop them in the air fryer/oven for 15-20 minutes on 220°C fan/200° air fryer.
5. Top the Bolognese with the cooked potatoes and sprinkle with cheese, pop under the grill or in the oven until golden and bubbling.
6. Serve and enjoy.

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