Spicy Beef Veggie Loaded Fries with Garlic Bread
This recipe is a delicious twist on a classic, featuring a hearty bolognese sauce loaded with vegetables served over crispy fries and topped with melty cheese.
This recipe should take approximately 1 hour to make.
Here’s a breakdown of the timing:
Bolognese: 30 minutes (sautéing vegetables, browning meat, simmering sauce)
Fries: Cooking time will vary depending on your cooking method (oven or air fryer) and thickness of the fries, but generally takes between 20-30 minutes.
Garlic Bread (Optional): 5 minutes
While the bolognese simmers for 30 minutes, you can use that time to cook the fries. If you’re making the garlic bread, it can cook while you plate the fries and bolognese.
Ingredients:
For the Bolognese:
- 500g lean ground beef (at least 90% lean)
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 red bell peppers, chopped
- 5 mushrooms, chopped
- 1 carton passata (sieved tomatoes)
- 1 can chopped tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 beef bouillon cube
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
For the Fries:
- Cooking spray
- Potatoes, cut into fries
For the Cheese Topping:
- 30g grated cheddar cheese
For the Garlic Bread (Optional):
- 2 slices whole wheat ciabatta bread
- Cooking spray
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon chopped parsley