Ingredients
* Pasta: 300g (e.g., penne, spaghetti, or rigatoni)
* Beef mince: 500g
* Curry powder: ¼ tsp (optional, minimal flavour contribution)
* Onion powder: 1 tbsp
* Black pepper: 1½ tsp
* Sweet paprika: 1 tbsp
* Salt: 1½ tsp
* Brown onion: 1 small, finely diced
* Unsalted butter: 3 tbsp
* Paprika: 1 tsp
* Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
* Greek yoghurt: 1 cup
* Cherry tomatoes: Handful, halved (for garnish)
* Parsley: Roughly chopped (for garnish)

Instructions
1. Prepare the Crispy Beef
1. Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the beef mince, sprinkle curry powder.
2. Season with 1½ tsp salt, 1½ tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp sweet paprika, onion powder, and curry powder. Mix to combine.
3. Add the finely diced onion and stir through.
4. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef has rendered its fat and becomes crispy, about 10–15 minutes. Reduce heat to low to keep warm.
2. Prepare the Paprika Butter Sauce
1. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
2. Stir in 1 tsp of paprika and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
3. Make the Garlic Yoghurt Sauce
1. In a small bowl, combine the Greek yoghurt, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt. Mix well. Set aside.
4. Cook the Pasta
1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a generous amount of salt to the water.
2. Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions until al dente.
3. Drain the pasta and set aside, keeping it warm.
5. Assemble the Dish
1. Divide the plain cooked pasta among serving bowls.
2. Top each bowl with a generous dollop of the garlic yoghurt sauce.
3. Spoon the crispy beef over the yoghurt and pasta.
4. Drizzle the paprika butter sauce over the top.
5. Garnish with halved cherry tomatoes and roughly chopped parsley.

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