Cottage Pie Gi Jane Recipe

1. Fry the minced beef in a dry, non-stick pan, stirring frequently to break up any lumps. Then drain through a colander and rinse well to remove the fat
   
   
2. Heat the olive oil and cook the chopped onion until softened. Add the diced carrots, cover and allow the flavours to come out for about 5 - 10 minutes
   
   
3. Return the minced beef to the pan and add the lentils, stock, tomato puree, worcester sauce, herbs and seasoning. Stir well, cover and simmer gently for about 30 minutes until the sauce has thickened/reduced and the vegetables are tender. Remove from the heat, stir in the peas and set aside for 20 minutes to cool
   
   
4. Boil the potatoes for 10 - 15 minutes until tender, drain, season and mash. Then, with a wooden spoon, beat in the butter and enough milk to make a smooth-textured mash
   
   
5. Transfer the minced beef and vegetables to an oven-proof dish and level with a spoon. Take the mashed potato, a tablespoon at a time and dot randomly across the top. Spread it out evenly with the back of a fork leaving rough peaks in the mashed potato.
   
   
6. Bake in a moderate oven (Gas 6) for about 30- 40 minutes until the topping has crisped.
   
   

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Nutrition Grade 96% confidence

Good points High in dietary fiber High in potassium High in selenium Very high in vitamin A High in vitamin B6 Very high in vitamin C High in zinc