Mince Stuffed Butternut

Ingredients

Stuffed Butternut

• 2 medium butternuts, halved lengthwise
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 500 g lean beef mince
• 2 tbsp BlixSam Smoke Craft
• 1 tsp BlixSam Steakhouse
• 1 tsp BlixSam Garlic Melt
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 ripe tomatoes, grated
• 125 ml beef stock
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1½ cups grated Cheddar cheese
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. Scoop a little flesh from each butternut half, leaving a sturdy shell. Chop the removed flesh and set aside.
3. Brush the butternut halves with a little olive oil and place them cut-side down on a baking tray. Roast for 30 minutes until just tender.
4. Heat the remaining olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
5. Add the onion and cook until soft and lightly caramelised.
6. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
7. Add the beef mince and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
8. Season with BlixSam Smoke Craft, BlixSam Steakhouse and BlixSam Garlic Melt.
9. Stir in the tomato paste, grated tomatoes, chopped butternut flesh, beef stock and Worcestershire sauce.
10. Simmer for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
11. Fill each roasted butternut half with the savoury mince mixture and top generously with the grated Cheddar cheese.
12. Return to the oven and bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden.
13. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

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