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Kaas en Bacon Gereg

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There is a delicious South African dish called Kaas en Bacon Gereg that is a creamy macaroni casserole with lots of cheese and bacon. This is the best comfort food ever! Ingredients: 200g bacon, chopped 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 250g macaroni 2 cups grated cheese cheddar or Gouda 1 cup milk 2 eggs Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg Fresh parsley, for garnish Instructions: Preheat your air fryer to 350F 180C In a skillet, cook the chopped bacon until crispy Remove excess fat and set aside In the same skillet, saut the finely chopped onion and minced garlic until they become translucent Cook macaroni according to package instructions, drain, and set aside In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, paprika, nutmeg, salt, and pepper Add the cooked macaroni, grated cheese, and sauted onion an...

Instant Pot Beef Stew

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This hearty beef stew was made in an Instant Pot, which made the meat and vegetables very tender and flavorful. Ingredients: 1 5 lbs beef stew meat, cubed 3 cups beef broth 1 cup carrots, sliced 1 cup potatoes, diced 1/2 cup onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup tomato paste 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried rosemary Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Season beef stew meat with salt and pepper In a small bowl, mix flour and tomato paste until well combined Turn on Instant Pot to saut mode, add a bit of oil, and brown the beef cubes in batches Remove and set aside Add onions and garlic to the Instant Pot, saut until fragrant Add beef broth, scraping the bottom to deglaze Stir in tomato paste mixture, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and rosemary Add beef back int...

Classic Beef Burger

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Enjoy a juicy beef burger with all the fixings, which is a classic American comfort food. This recipe is easy to make and great for dinner during the week or at a barbecue. Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 4 hamburger buns 4 slices of cheddar cheese 4 lettuce leaves 4 tomato slices 4 red onion slices 4 pickle slices Ketchup and mustard for topping Instructions: Preheat grill or stovetop pan over medium-high heat Divide ground beef into 4 equal portions and shape them into burger patties Season each patty with salt and black pepper Place patties on the grill or pan and cook for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare or longer for desired doneness During the last minute of cooking, add a slice of cheddar cheese to each patty and cover to melt Toast the hamburger buns on the grill or in a toaster Assemble burgers: Place lettuce, ...