Beef Mince And Macaroni With A Yoghurt Garlic Sauce Recipe

A quick and flavorful twist on classic macaroni! This recipe, inspired by a beloved Gulf News cookbook, delivers a comforting dish bursting with aromatic spices and a cooling, creamy yogurt sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it's surprisingly simple to make and guaranteed to impress.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 834.3 kcal
Protein 70g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Beef Mince And Macaroni With A Yoghurt Garlic Sauce

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How to Make Beef Mince And Macaroni With A Yoghurt Garlic Sauce

  1. Cook 250g macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Melt 2 tbsp butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add 1 finely chopped onion and cook until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
  3. Add 1-2 finely chopped green chilies and sauté for 1 minute.
  4. Stir in 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1/4 tsp chili powder (adjust to taste). Cook for 30 seconds.
  5. Add 500g beef mince and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through (about 8-10 minutes).
  6. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander leaves.
  7. Add the cooked macaroni to the pan and stir gently to combine and heat through.
  8. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup plain yogurt and 2 cloves minced garlic.
  9. Serve the macaroni mixture on a platter.
  10. Drizzle generously with the yogurt-garlic sauce and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

42g

Fat

86g

Carbs

30g