spicy spag bol
- Preparation and cooking time
- Total time
- Easy
- Serves 4
Ingredients
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 or 2 garlic cloves (according to taste)
- 1 or 2 small red chillies, chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1tsp ground coriander
- 1tsp garam masala (optional)
- 1lb lean minced beef
- 1 small tin tomato paste(about 5 or 6 tbsps)
- 1/2 pint beef stock
- Ground black pepper
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery stick, chopped (optional)
Spaghetti (or fusilli) for 4 (check mfrs instructions)
- Spaghetti (or fusilli) for 4 (check mfrs instructions)
Method
- STEP 1Heat a small amount of olive oil in a casserole dish and add the onion, garlic and chilli(es). Cook, stirring, until soft.
- STEP 2Next add the spices and cook, stirring, for one minute.
- STEP 3Add the minced beef and stir until brown. Then stir in the tomato paste and beef stock. Stir well and season with pepper.
- STEP 4Finally add the carrots and celery, bring to the boil and then simmer for 40 minutes
- STEP 5Serve with spaghetti or fusilli (or similar) and freshly grated parmesan if liked.
