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Cheesy ostrich mince jaffles recipe
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: about 1 hour
Ingredients:
20ml sunflower oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
500g ostrich mince
1 can of tomato and onion mix
10ml dried Italian herbs
12 slices white bread
soft butter, for spreading
250ml grated mozzarella
Instructions:
1. Heat the oil and add the garlic. Stir for a few seconds, then add the mince. Increase the heat and cook, stirring, until browned.
2. Add the tomato and onion mixture and the herbs. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes until thick. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
3. Spread the slices of bread with butter. Spoon mince onto the unbuttered side of half the slices of bread.
4. Sprinkle with the cheese. Cover with the remaining slices of bread, unbuttered side facing downwards.
5. Put the sandwiches into a jaffle iron. Cook at a medium heat for 3-5 minutes on each side until golden and crisp.