Mary Berry Beef Cannelloni Recipe
Are you looking for a perfect dinner? You should try the Mary Berry Beef Cannelloni Recipe. It is a classic comfort food.
Equipment
- Large Frying Pan
- Large saucepan
- Wooden Spoon
- Rectangular Ovenproof Dish
- Measuring Jug
- Cheese Grater
Ingredients
- Lean Minced Beef 500 g
- Cannelloni Tubes 12
- Large Onion 1
- Garlic 2 Cloves
- Tomato Purée 2 Tbsp
- Chopped Tomatoes 400 g
- Plain Flour 50 g
- Butter 50 g
- Milk 600 ML
- Cheddar Cheese 100 g
- Dried Oregano 1 Tsp
Instructions
- Fry the minced beef in a large pan. Use high heat to brown the meat well. Drain any excess fat from the pan now.
- Add the chopped onions and garlic to the beef. Cook them until they are soft and translucent. This should take about five minutes total.
- Stir in the tomatoes, purée, and dried oregano. Let the mixture simmer for twenty minutes. The sauce should become thick and very tasty.
- Make the white sauce in a separate saucepan. Melt the butter and whisk in the flour. Gradually add milk while stirring to avoid lumps.
- Stuff the meat mixture into the cannelloni tubes. Use a small spoon to push the meat inside. Do not overfill the tubes or they might split.
- Lay the filled tubes in your baking dish. Pour the white sauce over the top of them. Ensure all the pasta is covered by the sauce.
- Sprinkle a lot of cheese over the top layer. Place the dish in a preheated oven. Bake at 200°C for about thirty-five minutes.
Notes
- Use a small spoon to fill the pasta tubes easily.
- Let the meat cool slightly before handling the tubes.
- Make sure the white sauce covers every pasta edge.
- Use fresh garlic for the most vibrant savory flavor.
- Let the dish sit for five minutes before serving.
- Do not boil the pasta tubes before filling them.
- Use a high-quality tomato purée for a richer sauce.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg to the white sauce.
- Grate your own cheese for a better melt.
- Check the pasta with a knife to ensure softness.