Blue Cheese Mac with Filipino Beef Adobo

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season with salt. Cook the pasta 10 minutes, then drain, and toss with some oil. Place onto a sheet tray then into the fridge to cool down.

Step 2

In a large sauce pot, melt the butter, then add the flour, and cook for 2-3 minutes or until a light blonde color.

Step 3

Whisk in the milk and cream, then bring to a simmer, and cook until it thickens.

Step 4

Add the crumbled blue cheese and nutmeg, then season to taste.

Step 5

For the bread crumbs, preheat the oven to 350°F, combine the melted butter and bread crumbs, then spread evenly on a sheet tray. Place in oven and cook until crunchy and golden, about 5 minutes.

Step 6

Remove from the oven and combine with the parsley, then set aside.

Step 7

For the beef, dredge with flour, then shake off the excess.

Step 8

In a large skillet, sear the beef on all sides until golden brown, then set aside.

Step 9

Combine the soy, water, vinegar and sugar. Add the liquid to same pan you browned the meat and deglaze the pan.

Step 10

Add the remaining ingredients and the beef, and let it simmer until the beef is tender.

Step 11

To assemble the dish: combine the cooked pasta with the hot sauce in a large skillet and stir to combine.

Step 12

Transfer to a 2 inch full hotel pan and top with beef adobo and crunchy bread crumbs.