Beef Bolognese and Tomato Salsa Subs
A fuss free dinner idea made with beef mince, tomato and onion salsa – scooped into buns and baked with mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
Beef Bolognese and Tomato Salsa Subs A fuss free dinner idea made with beef mince, tomato and onion salsa – scooped into buns and baked with mozzarella and cheddar cheese. |
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 6subs | 5min |
| Cook Time |
| 40min |
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Ingredients
- 15ml olive oil
- 1 onionfinely chopped
- 1teaspoon minced garlic
- 500gr ground beef mince
- handful fresh thyme leaves
- salt and black pepperto season
- 1can chopped and peeled tomato
- 1 red onionfinely chopped
- 1large ripe tomatofinely chopped
- handful fresh parsleyfinely chopped
- 4 brown roll bunsor any bun/baguette of your choice
- 1cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1cup grated mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- First off, in a large saucepan, heat the olive oil and saute the onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add the mince and brown.
- Add the herbs, seasoning and tin of tomatoes.
- Allow to simmer for 30 – 40 minutes on medium heat, checking in every few minutes not to burn.
- Combine the chopped red onion, tomato and parsley in a small mixing bowl and set aside.
- Cut a hole from the top part of the bun to make a little boat, that will hold the ingredients.
- Scoop spoonfuls of bolognese in the hollowed bread, followed by tomato and red onion salsa and finished off with cheese.
- Grill in the oven until the cheese has melted and start to bubble. Serve hot.
Recipe Notes
Double the recipe for the bolognese, and freeze leftover meat sauce for subs next week.