Italian-Mexican fusion with soy sauce
Minced beef, mushrooms, onions and tomatoes form the base for five varied dishes. Batch-cook once, then serve with pasta, millet or tortillas—all brought together by a tomato sauce enriched with Kikkoman Soy Sauce.
Ingredients
Beef and mushroom quesadilla
Step 1
200 g tinned chopped tomatoes – 1 garlic clove, chopped – 0.5 red chilli, chopped – 1 tbsp Kikkoman Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce – 3 tbsp sugar – 3 tbsp rice vinegar
Blend the tinned tomatoes, garlic, red chilli and Kikkoman Soy Sauce. Pour the mixture into a small saucepan. Add the sugar and vinegar, then cook over a low heat, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens.
Step 2
1 tbsp vegetable oil – 0.5 onion, chopped – 100 g mushrooms – 150 g minced beef – 1 tbsp Kikkoman Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce – 2 g chopped coriander – 50 g grated cheese (e.g. Cheddar)
Finely slice the mushrooms. Heat the oil in a pan and sauté the chopped onion for 1-2 minutes. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for a further 3 minutes. Stir in the minced beef and the Kikkoman Soy Sauce, and cook until the meat starts to brown. Add the chopped coriander and 50 g of grated cheese, mix well, and set aside.
Step 3
2 tortillas – 50 g grated cheese (e.g. Cheddar)
Place a tortilla in a dry pan. Spread the filling over one half, sprinkle with 50 g of grated cheese, then fold the tortilla over—or, if using two, cover with the second tortilla. Cook on both sides until golden and crispy. Serve with the spicy tomato sauce.
Tip
The spicy tomato sauce can be prepared in advance and also works well with the other dishes in this set. Once cooked, the filled tortilla can be sliced into triangles and served as a warm snack or finger food.
Beef, mushroom and corn burrito
Step 1
100 g mushrooms – 0.5 onion – 0.5 red chilli – 1 tbsp vegetable oil – 200 tbsp minced beef – 0.5 red pepper – 1 tbsp Kikkoman Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce – 200 g tinned sweetcorn – 1 g chopped coriander
Slice the mushrooms, finely chop the onion and red chilli, and dice the red pepper. Heat the vegetable oil in a pan and sauté the onion, chilli and mushrooms for 1 minute. Add the minced beef and Kikkoman Soy Sauce. Cook, stirring constantly for 2 minutes. Add the diced red pepper and continue cooking until the meat starts to brown and the pepper softens. Add the tinned sweetcorn and heat through for 2 minutes. Sprinkle with the chopped coriander, mix well, and set aside to cool.
Step 2
2 tbsp sour cream – 1 garlic clove, crushed – 1 tsp Kikkoman Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce – 2 tortillas
Mix the sour cream with the crushed garlic and Kikkoman Soy Sauce. Spoon the filling onto a tortilla, drizzle with the sauce, wrap tightly, and grill until golden.
Tip
You can wrap burritos in foil to take away. For a spicier flavour, add extra red chilli or a little sriracha sauce to the meat.
Millet patties with mushrooms and cheese
Step 1
100 g millet groats – 1 tbsp vegetable oil – 100 g mushrooms – 0.5 onion, chopped – 1 tbsp Kikkoman Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce
Cook the millet according to the packet instructions until fluffy. Finely slice the mushrooms. Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a pan and sauté the onion for 1 minute, then add the mushrooms and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in the Kikkoman Soy Sauce, mix well and set aside to cool.
Step 2
50 g grated cheese (e.g. Cheddar) – 1 egg – 0.5 tbsp Kikkoman Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce – 1 tbsp wheat flour – 4 tbsp breadcrumbs – 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Once cooled, combine the sautéed mushrooms and onions with the millet. Add the grated cheese, egg, Kikkoman Soy Sauce and flour. Mix thoroughly and shape into patties (e.g. 6-8 small patties). Coat them in breadcrumbs and fry in the oil for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden.
Step 3
2 tomatoes – 0.5 onion, chopped – 0.5 tbsp Kikkoman Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce – 1 tsp Kikkoman Toasted Sesame Oil – 2 g chopped coriander – 1 tbsp roasted peanuts
Dice the tomatoes and finely chop the onion. Add the Kikkoman Soy Sauce, Kikkoman Sesame Oil and chopped coriander. Mix well. Spoon the mixture onto a plate with the fried millet patties and sprinkle with the peanuts just before serving.
Tip
To make the patties firmer, chill the mixture in the fridge before shaping. For a gluten-free version, use ground cornflakes instead of breadcrumbs, rice flour and Kikkoman Gluten-free Tamari.
Beef and mushroom pasta salad
Step 1
1 tbsp vegetable oil – 200 g minced beef – 100 g mushrooms, sliced – 1 tbsp Kikkoman Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce
Heat the vegetable oil in a pan and sauté the minced beef, stirring constantly, until all the liquid has evaporated. Add the sliced mushrooms and Kikkoman Soy Sauce, stir-fry for 2 more minutes, then set aside to cool.
Step 2
0.5 red pepper – 0.5 onion – 200 g Cooked penne – 200 g tinned sweetcorn
Cook the penne according to the packet instructions. Dice the red pepper and onion. Transfer the penne to a large bowl. Add the diced vegetables, drained sweetcorn, and the cooled sautéed minced beef with mushrooms.
Step 3
1 tbsp mayonnaise – 1 tbsp ketchup – 1 tsp Kikkoman Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce – 2 tbsp roasted peanuts – 1 tbsp spring onion, chopped
Mix the mayonnaise, ketchup and Kikkoman Soy Sauce. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and mix well. Top with the roasted peanuts and chopped spring onion.
Tip
The pasta salad tastes even better after a few hours in the fridge—ideal for a lunchbox. You can add rocket or mixed salad leaves for a fresh touch.
Soy sauce Bolognese pasta
Step 1
200 g penne pasta – 1 tbsp vegetable oil – 0.5 onion, chopped – 2 garlic cloves, chopped – 300 g minced beef
Cook the penne according to the packet instructions. Heat the vegetable oil and sauté the chopped onion and garlic for 1 minute. Add the minced beef and fry for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
Step 2
400 g tinned chopped tomatoes – 2 tbsp Kikkoman Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce – 2 g chopped coriander
Add the tinned chopped tomatoes and Kikkoman Soy Sauce to the meat. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Combine with the cooked penne and sprinkle with the chopped coriander.
Tip
To deepen the flavour, you can add a splash of red wine to the sauce while simmering the meat. This dish freezes well—consider making a larger batch. For a gluten-free version, use lentil or rice pasta and Kikkoman Gluten-free Tamari.
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