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Cottage Pie

 Prep: 15 minutes

Cook: 30 minutes

Serves: 4 people

Ingredients

  • 1 kg potatoes, chopped into chunks
  • 350 g extra-lean minced beef
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
  • 1 courgette, finely chopped
  • 100 g green beans, washed and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 450 ml cold water
  • 4 teaspoons reduced-salt gravy granules
  • 50 g sweetcorn (fresh, frozen or tinned)

Method

1

Step one

Cook the potatoes in a large saucepan of boiling water for about 20 minutes until tender.
2

Step two

While the potatoes are cooking, heat a large saucepan. Add the minced beef a handful at a time, cooking until browned.
3

Step three

Stir in the onion, carrot, courgette, green beans and mixed herbs, then add 450 ml water. Bring to the boil, then turn down the heat and simmer without a lid for about 20 minutes, until the veg has softened.
4

Step four

Turn the grill on to preheat, and warm a large baking dish under it for a couple of minutes. While the grill is heating, drain and mash the potatoes, seasoning them with some pepper.
5

Step five

Add the sweetcorn to the mince mixture, then sprinkle in the gravy granules and stir until thickened. Season if needed, then tip into the baking dish. Spoon the mash on top, spreading it out to cover the mince, then pop under the grill.
6

Step six

Once the top has browned, remove from the grill and leave to cool for a couple of minutes. Dish up and enjoy!

Top tips

  • To make a veggie version, use vegetarian mince and vegetable gravy granules instead of beef. 
  • Try grating the courgette if people are not keen on chunks. 

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