Cheesy Cottage Pie
15min prep, 35min cook
Serves 4
Ingredients
700g potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
300g swede, peeled and cut into chunks
400g extra lean minced beef
1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
75g green beans, chopped
100g mushrooms, sliced
1 tsp dried mixed herbs
50g frozen peas, thawed
4tsp gravy granules for beef
1 tbsp chopped fresh chives
100g Double Gloucester cheese, grated
Freshly ground black pepper
Method
Cook the potatoes and swede in simmering water until tender, about 20 minutes
Meanwhile, heat a large saucepan and add the mince, a handful at a time, cooking it until browned. Stir in the onion, carrot, green beans, mushrooms and mixed herbs. Add 450ml water and simmer without a lid for 20 minutes, adding the peas for the final 2-3 minutes.
Preheat the grill and warm a large baking dish under it for 1-2 minutes. Sprinkle the gravy granules into the mince mixture, stir until thickened, then transfer to the baking dish.
Drain the potatoes and swede, season, then mash thoroughly. Stir in the chives and about three-quarters of the cheese. Spoon over the mince, spreading it out to cover it. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top, then grill until golden brown. Serve.
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