4 people
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Heat a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil in a frying pan. Add the minced beef, season with salt and cook for around 10 minutes. Reduce the heat, stir in the Mutti Pasta Sauce with Basil and simmer for a further 3 minutes.
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In the meantime, cut the tortillas in half. Roll each half into a cone and secure with a wooden cocktail stick. Stand the cones upright on their bases on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Lightly spray with oil and bake in a preheated fan oven at 180°C for 12 minutes, until golden and crisp.
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Fill each cone with mozzarella, the beef ragù and another layer of mozzarella. Arrange the cones in a ring cake tin to keep them upright, with the open ends facing upwards. Return to the oven for 3-5 minutes, or until the mozzarella has melted.
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Serve the crispy bread cones hot.
Crispy on the outside and deliciously cheesy inside, these beef ragù and mozzarella cones are an easy and original idea for an appetiser, party snack or informal aperitivo. A handful of simple ingredients transforms tortillas into golden, crunchy cones that are easy to pick up, eat and share. The contrast in textures is what makes this recipe so satisfying. The tortillas turn golden and crisp in the oven, while the filling stays soft and juicy thanks to the beef ragù and melted mozzarella. They are simple to prepare, too. The tortillas are cut in half, rolled into cones and secured with a wooden cocktail stick before being baked. This first bake helps them become crisp and hold their shape, creating a sturdy shell for the filling. Once baked, the cones are layered with mozzarella, beef ragù and more mozzarella, then returned to the oven for a few minutes. The cheese melts into the filling while the outside stays wonderfully crisp. These crispy tortilla cones are ideal for parties, buffets, relaxed get-togethers or whenever you want to serve an appetiser that feels a little different.
To make the beef ragù quickly, we use Mutti Pasta Sauce with Basil. Its rich tomato flavour and aromatic basil make it an easy way to turn minced beef into a flavourful sauce in just a few minutes, without having to prepare a tomato sauce from scratch. Made with 100% Italian tomatoes, the sauce pairs the fruity, intense flavour of Rossoro tomatoes with aromatic Genovese Basil PDO. Its rich, full-bodied consistency works particularly well in this recipe, coating the minced beef to create a thick ragù that stays neatly inside the crispy cones without making them overly soggy. The basil also brings a fresh, fragrant note that complements the beef, tomato and creamy mozzarella. The result is an easy finger food packed with contrasting textures: golden crispy cones, rich beef ragù and a gooey mozzarella centre, best enjoyed hot from the oven.
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