Forum Thermomix
Questions Doubts and Requests => Tips and Tricks => Topic started by: Cornish Cream on November 15, 2013, 03:56:06 pm
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I found this tip and photo on CookversesChef Facebook page.I thought it a great idea as it looks like the mince doesn't become "grainy".Thank you CookvesesChef ;D
Quote "Next was to make a Spaghetti Bolognaise sauce mix. Was reading the other day on a site (memory fails me atm as to which one) about cooking mince in the Thermomix basket to avoid it becoming too chopped up. So gave it a go... 2 thumbs up... great. Did my tomato base sauce in the bottom then added the mince to the basket and cooked.... fantastic idea. The sauce bubbled up into the meat and cooked through. Just need to cook spaghetti tonight when I get home from work... Cheers, have a great day."
(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/Cornish_cream/b31ea132dd2e2b814f2d4f61fe78242f.jpg)
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Great tip, thanks!
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Thank for posting this tip CC I'm going to have to try this next time I cook spaghetti Bol.
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Great CC, it actually looks like mince :)
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Oh wow! This is exactly what I need! Thanks for sharing :)
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Brilliant idea, will have to try it myself. It's been a long time since I made spag bol. I wonder if she stirred it occasionally so that it didn't stay in a clump. Looks great, thanks for finding it CC.
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Thanks for the tip Denise.
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Wow how easy is that. Sometimes the simple solutions are the best. Thanks CC.
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I'm thinking for those who don't like to cook their meat in the TM bowl that this would work for chicken or beef too and there would be no chance of it shredding or sticking to the blades.
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Great tip CC thanks
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Sounds like a good tip cc thx.. Doesnt look clumped together either:)
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What a simple yet brilliant idea. Thanks CC.
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I do that with beef or chicken - 'steam' it in the basket - and pop it in the bowl to cook for the last 5 mins on Rv S1 - perfectly cooked and non-shredded.
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Brilliant idea, will have to try it myself. It's been a long time since I made spag bol. I wonder if she stirred it occasionally so that it didn't stay in a clump. Looks great, thanks for finding it CC.
I usually stir the mince with a fork half way through, it helps to break up the big clumps. I often put some julienned zucchini in the basket with the meat too.
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Thanks for the hints and welcome to the forum.
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Yes, thanks for popping on spikesmum. Why not introduce yourself on the home page and tell us how long you've had your Thermomix, what you like cooking etc so that we can all officially welcome you to the forum.
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Very happy, sauteed onions & garlic in bowl, 1 tin of tomatoes, 1tbs tomato paste, dried herbs, some water. Put basket in, added mince, cooked varoma, reverse, 15 mins, stirred once, then another 5 mins with mc off.
I had some left over mince to use up, so thought I would give it a try. Not like my normal bol sauce, but a very quick & tasty one :) great for a kids dinner.
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I tried this method cooking mince tonight & it worked out great.
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Finally got around to trying this method this morning. Used 2 cups of Tenina's passata from the freezer which I diluted with about 250mls water with 540g pork mince in the steaming basket. Once the TM came up to varoma temperature using speed 3, I cooked it for 20 minutes , stirring the mince occasionally through the lid. I then added the mince to the sauce with a can of drained, rinsed red kidney beans, 1/2 can corn kernels, 3 tblspns home made taco sauce seasoning and 2 cloves of Tenina's crushed confit of garlic and reheated for 3 minutes on 100o/reverse/speed1.
Voila, Chilli Con Carne. Making mashed potatoes to go with it now.
Thanks for posting this Denise, it's the best way to cook minced meat in my opinion.
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I made a lasagna on Friday and cooked the mince this way, it turned out perfect. Will definately be doing it this way in future.
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This really sorts out all sorts of problems. Look forward to trying this out. DH will be pleased!
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Very happy, sauteed onions & garlic in bowl, 1 tin of tomatoes, 1tbs tomato paste, dried herbs, some water. Put basket in, added mince, cooked varoma, reverse, 15 mins, stirred once, then another 5 mins with mc off.
I had some left over mince to use up, so thought I would give it a try. Not like my normal bol sauce, but a very quick & tasty one :) great for a kids dinner.
I would like to try this. Can you please tell me what size your tin of tomatoes was? Thank you.
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I'm pretty sure that would be a 400g tin of tomatoes Elsie.
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I'm pretty sure that would be a 400g tin of tomatoes Elsie.
That is what I thought. Thanks for confirming this.