Our Corned beef macaroni bake is all about those warming flavours. Cheesy, garlicky and delicious, it’s a great weeknight dinner option. Give it a go!
Serves88
Cook time2 hr2 hour
Prep time15 mins15 minutes
Ingredients
1kg Coles Australian Beef Corned Silverside
500g macaroni
1 tbs olive oil
1 brown onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 medium zucchini, coarsely grated
½ bunch silverbeet, shredded
60g butter
¼ cup (35g) plain flour
3 cups (750ml) milk
1½ cup (180g) grated tasty cheese
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Method
Step 1
Cook the beef following packet directions. Remove the beef from the cooking liquid and use two forks to coarsely shred.
Step 2
Meanwhile, cook the macaroni in a large pan of boiling salted water following packet directions or until al dente. Drain.
Step 3
Preheat oven to 180°C. Heat the oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, for 3 mins or until onion is tender. Add the zucchini and silverbeet and cook, stirring, until silverbeet is wilted. Remove from heat.
Step 4
Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour cook for 1 min or until mixture is bubbling. Remove from heat. Gradually add the milk, stirring until smooth. Return to medium heat and cook, stirring, for 5 mins or until sauce is bubbling and has thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 cup (120g) of the cheese.
Step 5
Combine the onion mixture, shredded beef and cooked pasta in a large bowl. Pour over the cheese sauce and stir to combine. Spoon mixture into a 14-cup (3.5L) capacity ovenproof dish. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake for 20 mins or until golden brown and heated through.
