Cheesy Beef and Vegetable Gratin

Thermomix recipe: Cheesy Beef and Vegetable Gratin. Ready in 50 minutes. Serves 4. Step-by-step Thermomix instructions on Chef Amai.

Ingredients

• 200 g broccoli, cut into florets
• 200 g cauliflower, cut into florets
• 200 g courgettes, sliced
• 250 g cold cooked beef, diced
• 150 g cheddar cheese (or similar), grated, divided
• 600 g water (for steaming)
• 40 g unsalted butter
• 40 g plain flour
• 500 g milk
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• Pinch of nutmeg

Instructions

1. Cut 200 g broccoli and 200 g cauliflower into small florets. Slice 200 g courgettes into 1 cm thick rounds. Dice 250 g cold cooked beef into small cubes. Grate 150 g cheese and set aside 50 g for topping.
2. Add 600 g water to the mixing bowl. Place broccoli and cauliflower in the Varoma dish. Place courgettes on the Varoma tray. Secure Varoma and steam 20 min / Varoma / Speed 2.
3. Carefully remove the Varoma and set aside. Discard the water from the mixing bowl.
4. Add 40 g butter to the mixing bowl. Melt 2 min / 100°C / Speed 1.
5. Add 40 g plain flour to the bowl. Cook 2 min / 100°C / Speed 1 to make a roux.
6. Add 500 g milk, 1 tsp salt, 0.5 tsp black pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg to the bowl. Cook 7 min / 90°C / Speed 3.
7. Add 100 g grated cheese to the bowl. Cook 2 min / 90°C / Speed 2 until melted and smooth.
8. Pause and scrape down the sides of the bowl. Cook for a final 1 min / 90°C / Speed 2 to ensure smoothness and prevent sticking.
9. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Lightly grease a medium ovenproof baking dish.
10. Arrange the steamed broccoli, cauliflower, courgettes, and diced beef evenly in the prepared baking dish. Pour the cheese sauce over the vegetables and beef.
11. Sprinkle the reserved 50 g grated cheese over the top. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until bubbling and golden brown.
12. Serve hot.

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