Cheesy Bolognese Hot Pot

Ingredients

• 1 Twin Pack Simply Better Irish Angus Lean Beef Steak Mince
• 2 Tbsp. Simply Better Toscano IGP Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 Large Onion, finely chopped
• 1 Simply Better Spanish Sweet Lamuyo Pepper, cored & diced
• 1 Tbsp. Simply Better Expertly Blended Mediterranean Seasoning
• 2 Heaped Tbsp Simply Better Italian Tomato Pureé
• 300ml Simply Better Free Range Chicken Stock
• 1 Jar Simply Better Italian Tomato & Sweet Garlic Sauce
• 1 Jar Simply Better Italian Sweet Red or Yellow Datterini Sauce
• 1kg Simply Better Challenger Potatoes
• 25g Butter
• 100g Simply Better Italian Mozzarella Cubes
• 4 Heaped Tbsp, Freshy Grated Parmigiano Reggiano PDO
• Simply Better Achill Island Sea Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper
• Fresh Green Salad, to serve (optional)

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 190ºC (350ºF/Gas Mark 5). Remove the beef mince from the packaging and allow to come back to room temperature. Heat a shallow casserole or skillet pan over a high heat. Add the oil and then tip in the onion and lamuyo pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and beginning to pick up colour. Add the beef mince and continue to sauté for 6-8 minutes until browned, breaking up any lumps with a wooden spoon.
2. Sprinkle the Mediterranean seasoning over the beef mixture and stir in the tomato pureé and cook out for another minute or two. Pour in the chicken stock and allow to bubble down. Add the tomato sauce with the datterini tomatoes, then give everything a good stir. Season to taste and bring to a gentle simmer.
3. Meanwhile, cut the potatoes into slices. Starting at the outside of the casserole, arrange the potatoes in an overlapping layer on top. Melt the butter in the microwave or in a small pan and brush on top, then season with salt. Cover with a circle of parchment paper. Bake for 1 ½ hours, then remove from the oven and take off the parchment. Scatter over the mozzarella and Parmesan and bake for another 30 minutes until bubbling and golden. Serve straight to the table with a bowl of salad, if liked.