South African Styled Beef Mince Lasagna recipe

South African Styled Beef Mince Lasagna

by Shalini's Creations (@shalinigovender)
Prep Time
20min
Cook Time
50min
Total Time
1hr 10min

A flavorful lasagna made with seasoned beef mince, a homemade white sauce, and layers of lasagna sheets, topped with grated cheese.

Ingredients

6 Servings
(1 serving = 1 slice)

Beef Mince Filling

  • 1lb
    beef mince
  • 1piece
    onion, finely chopped
  • 1sprig
    thyme
  • 1tbsp
    ginger and garlic paste
  • 1tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1tsp
    onion powder
  • 1tsp
    black pepper
  • 1tsp
    salt
  • 2piece
    tomato, grated
  • 1can
    tomato puree
  • 1/2tsp
    sugar (optional)

White Sauce

  • 2
    stick butter, melted
  • 2tbsp
    flour
  • 2 1/2cup
    milk
  • 1tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1tsp
    onion powder
  • 1tsp
    salt
  • 1tsp
    black pepper

Assembly

  • 1
    package lasagna sheets
  • 2cup
    grated cheese

How to make South African Styled Beef Mince Lasagna

Beef Mince Filling

  1. In a frying pan, heat oil.

  2. Add onions, thyme, ginger, and garlic paste. Allow to simmer for 3 minutes.

  3. Add mince and cook for 10 minutes, turning every 5 minutes. Allowing water to dry.

  4. Add garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt to taste. Stir and simmer for 5 minutes.

  5. Add grated tomatoes and canned tomato puree. If too sour, add sugar.

  6. Cook for 15 minutes on low heat. Set aside to cool down.

White Sauce

  1. In a heated pan, add butter and allow to melt.

  2. Add flour and stir with a hand whisk to prevent sticking and lumps.

  3. Add milk and stir continuously until desired texture is achieved.

  4. Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.

Assembly

  1. In an oven tray, place lasagna sheets followed by cooked mince and white sauce. Repeat the procedure 2 more times.

  2. Place in a preheated oven at 180°C and bake for 15 minutes.

  3. Remove from oven, top with grated cheese, and bake for a further 10 minutes.

Tips & Tricks

  1. Soak lasagna sheets in hot water before starting to make them easier to handle.

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Recipe by

Shalini's Creations

(@shalinigovender)

I am Shalini,I am from the beautiful South Africa.🇿🇦I absolutely enjoy cooking and love being in the kitchen,I look forward tobecoming a chef one day.👩🏻‍🍳I...