Stuffed Cauliflower
Roasted cauliflower with ground beef stuffing and a crispy bacon shell.
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Ingredients for 4 persons:
1 Large Cauliflower
1 Vegetable Stock Cube
300g Ground Beef
1 Finely Chopped Onion
2tbsp Finely Chopped Parsley
50g Grated Parmesan Cheese
1tsp Garlic Granules/Powder
2tbsp Breadcrumbs
Salt & Pepper
2 Eggs
1tbsp Ketchup
50g Cheddar Cheese
1tsp Smoked Paprika
400g Streaky Bacon
2tbsp Honey BBQ Sauce
Directions:
1.Remove the leaves from the cauliflower and using a knife carefully remove the stalk. Be careful not to cut the florets.
2.Wash it well and place it in a large pot full of water almost covering the whole cauliflower.
3.Add the vegetable stock and bring it to a gentle boil. Cover and simmer for 8 minutes.
4.Remove the cauliflower from the water and allow it to cool down.
5.In the meantime let's prepare the filling.
6.Combine the beef, onion, parsley, garlic granules, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, eggs, ketchup and season to taste.
7.Using your clean hands or glove mix everything well until you get a paste consistency.
8.Transfer the filling to a piping bag.
9.Place the cauliflower upside-down and pipe the paste filling all the cavities inside the cauliflower.
10.Carefully place some sliced cheddar between the florets.
11.Line a round baking tin with baking paper and place the bacon rashers around it almost starting from the centre.
12.Place the cauliflower in the centre, rub it with the paprika and gently fold the bacon on top of it covering it all.
13.Brush the honey BBQ sauce and place it in a hot oven.
14.Roast at 180°c for an hour or until it's all crispy.
15.Let it cool a bit for about 10 minutes then cut it into 4 portions.
