Mince & Mozzarella Bake

Ingredients

• 500g beef mince
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 tin chopped tomatoes
• 1 tbsp tomato puree
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 65g fresh breadcrumbs
• 1 ball of mozzarella torn into small pieces
• salt & pepper

Place a large saucepan over a medium heat. Brown the mince in batches & set aside

Add about 1 tbsp of oil to the pan then add the onion. Cook for 3 minutes then add the garlic. When the onion is soft stir in the spices & oregano & cook for about 1 minute. Add the tomato puree, stirring it in thoroughly & cook for another 3 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes then the cooked mince. Season with salt & pepper & turn the heat down to low. Simmer for 10-15 minutes while you prepare the topping.

Place a large frying pan over medium-high heat & smear lightly with a little oil. Add the breadcrumbs & cook until golden & crisp. Remove from the heat & set aside.