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Beef Lasagna

The ultimate indulgence when you’re craving something rich, cheesy, and satisfying.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Fusion, Italian
Servings 8
Calories 580 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Red Sauce Beef:

  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 1 kg minced beef 20% fat
  • 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
  • 1 chopped carrot
  • 1 chopped bell pepper
  • 1 chopped onion
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 500 ml tomato or pasta sauce
  • 3 tomatoes blended with 1/2 cup water + basil
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp chilli flakes
  • 2 –3 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp oregano added at the end

For the White Sauce:

  • 3 –4 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp chilli flakes
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt to taste adjust at the end; stock and cheese already add salt
  • Oregano for garnish

Other:

  • 1 packet lasagna strips boiled al dente
  • 500 g mozzarella cheese block shredded (avoid pre-shredded cheese)

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  • Add beef and ginger garlic paste. Cook until meat changes color and its water dries completely.
  • Add chopped vegetables, tomato paste, tomato/pasta sauce, and blended tomato mix.
  • Mix in spices: black pepper, cumin, sugar, paprika, chilli flakes, and salt.
  • Lower the heat and simmer for 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Finish with oregano.
  • In a saucepan, melt butter and stir in flour. Cook for 1–2 minutes until bubbly.
  • Slowly add chicken stock, stirring constantly.
  • Gradually pour in milk and whisk until smooth and thickened.
  • Add cheddar cheese and seasonings. Stir until cheese is melted and sauce is creamy.
  • Taste and adjust salt if needed.
  • Cook lasagna sheets in salted boiling water until al dente.
  • Drain and set aside, lightly oiling to prevent sticking.
  • Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
  • In a baking dish, layer: A thin layer of white sauce, red sauce beef, lasagna strips.
  • Repeat layers until ingredients are used up.
  • Finish with a thick layer of white sauce and top generously with mozzarella.
  • Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove foil and bake for another 10–15 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.
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