French Baguette
Savory Cheese Beef Sauce

Enjoy tender ground beef in a rich tomato sauce with earthy black truffle and a bubbly golden cheese crust perfect for dipping crusty bread

Ingredients

• 200 g ground beef
• 1 unit French baguette
• 1 unit tomato
• 50 g yellow bell pepper
• 30 g onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 100 g shredded mozzarella cheese
• 30 ml white wine
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp tomato ketchup
• 1 tsp black truffle sauce
• to taste black pepper salt
• 1 tbsp oil
• optional fresh parsley

Instructions

1. 1Dice the tomatoes

   

   Carefully dice the fresh tomatoes into small, uniform cubes on a wooden cutting board. This ensures even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.

   Tip: Use a sharp chefs knife for clean cuts without crushing the tomatoes.
2. 2Prepare the bell peppers

   

   Slice and dice the yellow and red bell peppers into bite-sized pieces on your cutting board. These will add sweetness and vibrant color to your skillet mixture.

   Tip: Remove the seeds and white membranes to ensure a clean flavor.
3. 3Sauté aromatics

   

   Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the minced onion and garlic, sautéing until they become soft and fragrant.

   Tip: Keep the heat medium to avoid burning the minced garlic, which turns bitter quickly.
4. 4Deglaze with wine

   

   Pour a splash of white wine into the skillet with the sautéed onion and garlic. Stir briefly to deglaze the pan and incorporate the flavors.

   Tip: Stand back slightly as the wine hits the hot pan to avoid steam flare-ups.
5. 5Brown the beef

   

   Add the ground beef to the skillet. Use a spatula to break the meat into small pieces and cook until fully browned and mixed well with the aromatics.

   Tip: Press the meat against the hot skillet to encourage browning and flavor development.
6. 6Add tomatoes

   

   Stir the diced tomatoes into the browned ground beef. Continue cooking until the tomatoes soften and release their juices into the meat mixture.

   Tip: If the mixture seems too dry, add a tiny bit of water or stock.
7. 7Incorporate bell peppers

   

   Add the freshly diced yellow bell peppers into the skillet with the browned beef and tomato mixture. Stir well to combine all ingredients, allowing the peppers to soften slightly and absorb the savory flavors of the sauce.

   Tip: Do not overcook the peppers; they should retain a slight crunch to provide texture to the dish.
8. 8Season the mixture

   

   Pour the soy sauce, oyster sauce, black truffle sauce, and tomato ketchup into the skillet. Sprinkle in the black pepper salt, ensuring all seasonings are evenly distributed throughout the beef and vegetable mixture.

   Tip: Adjust the amount of black truffle sauce based on your preference for its distinct earthy aroma.
9. 9Add cheese topping

   

   Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded cheese evenly over the top of the beef and vegetable sauce. Cover the skillet with a lid to allow the cheese to melt into a gooey, delicious layer.

   Tip: Use a blend of mozzarella and cheddar for the perfect balance of meltiness and flavor.

Storing Leftovers

Burn It Off

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