Re: Cornflakes and mince
Originally Posted by
Pesta
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Many moons ago, in the 80's, I worked with a lady who brought her Weight Watchers (I think it was) cookbook into work.
I found a recipe and tried it and it was lovely.
All I can remember was that it was made with mince and topped with cornflakes. If I remember the cornflakes were heated in a pan with butter and then put on top of the mince before it went in the oven. It might have had raisins in with the mince too, apart from the usual onions etc.
I've tried to think what it entailed - but can't remember. I'm thinking now perhaps it was just something like shepherds/cottage pie without the mash.
Any ideas or has anyone got any 'old' WW Cookbooks?
Could this be the one? Found it loitering on Google.
Cornflake Mince
Serves 4
Core points per serving: 2½
Points per serving: 6½
300g extra lean minced beef
1 large onion, chopped
2 tbsp tomato ketchup
4 tbsp sultanas
salt & pepper
1 x 400g tin WWFH baked beans
40g cornflakes
2 tbsp polyunsaturated margarine, melted
Heat a large non-stick pan, cook the mince & onion for 6-8 mins until the mince is browning. Stir in the ketchup, sultanas and seasoning.
Put the beans into an ovenproof casserole dish. Top with the mince mixture. Toss the cornflakes with the melted margarine and top the mince with them.
Bake for 30 mins in a hot oven Gas 6 200ºC