Name: Dirty Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 90 min
Ingredients: 1 splash oil; 500 g beef mince (salted a few hours ahead and left uncovered in the fridge); 1 large onion (finely chopped); salt; 2 fat cloves garlic (finely chopped or sliced); 1/2 tsp dried oregano (or 1 tsp of either herb); 1/2 tsp dried thyme; 2 tbsp tomato purée; 1 tsp paprika (hot or sweet); pinch chilli flakes (optional); 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 50 ml red wine; 900 ml chicken or beef stock (or a mixture); black pepper; 300 g elbow macaroni; 150 ml milk; 150 g Cheddar (grated); 40 g Parmesan (grated); 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 2 tbsp chives (chopped)

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