Taco Style Noodle Nests
Looking to create a fun new family favourite? Then you’ve come to the right recipe. These fun Baked Noodle Nests with Mexican taco flavour profile will soon be everyone in the families favourite!
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prep time15minuti
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cook time60minuti
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serves2people
Ingredients
Sauce
Filling
Topping
Method
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In a pot of boiling salted water, cook vermicelli egg noodles as per packet directions. Once cooked, drain and arrange in lengths a baking tray to air dry.
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Preheat oven to 180°C.
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To make the sauce, heat a large cast iron pan (or other oven proof fry pan) over low heat and sauté onion in olive oil until translucent. Add garlic and cumin and fry for 20 seconds.
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Pour in crushed tomatoes and simmer on low heat for 10 minutes. Add a splash of water if the sauce becomes too thick.
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Turn off the heat and add chopped coriander leaves. Season to taste. Set aside.
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To make the filling, heat a large fry pan over medium heat, add olive oil, beef and onion and sauté until the meat is browned and the onions soft. Add garlic and spices and fry for 1 minute while stirring continuously.
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Stir in beans, corn and 1 tbsp already prepared tomato sauce. If the mixture is too dry, add a splash of water. Cook for 3 minutes. Season to taste.
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To assemble the nests, twirl strands of noodles around your fingers to make approx. 8-10 nests. Arrange the nests onto the tomato sauce in the oven proof pan.
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Press filling into the centre of the nests. Top with a spoonful of sour cream.
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Generously sprinkle cheese and bread crumbs over the noodle nests.
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Bake for 30 minutes or until the cheese has melted and slightly browned.
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Serve hot, garnished with coriander leaves, and if desired, a few slices of avocado and a dollop of sour cream.
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Enjoy with family and friends!
