Beef And Cauli Mash Cottage Pie Recipes

BEEF AND CAULI-MASH COTTAGE PIE

Steps:

• preheat oven to 190c.
• fry mince in butter until brown. break it up. Use a cast iron pot you can bake if possible.
• remove meat from pan, add onions, broccoli and capsicum to same pan and fry until soft. add garlic and saute.
• Add rest of ingredients, return mince and mix well.
• Turn heat down to low and leave to simmer for 30mins. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
• WHile sauce is cooking, make cauli mash. Steam Cauli until soft, drain off any excess moisture.
• Blend or use stick blender to puree cauliflower. While blender is still running add in eggs and butter. Season to taste with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
• To assemble, fill pie dish (or your cast iron pan) with mince an smooth out. Add cauli mix and smooth again. Cover with cheese if you desire.
• Grill for 15mins or until golden brown.

BEEF & LENTIL COTTAGE PIE WITH CAULIFLOWER & POTATO TOPPING

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 4. Heat the oil in a large pan and add the minced beef. Cook for 5 mins until browned all over, then add the carrot and cook for 2 mins more.
• Stir in the tomato purée and add seasoning. Cook for a few mins, then add the lentils and stock. Simmer for 20 mins, then stir in the peas.
• Meanwhile, bring a pan of water to the boil and add the potatoes. Simmer for 15 mins, then add the cauliflower and simmer for a further 10 mins until the veg is tender.
• Drain, then return the veg to the pan for a few mins to dry out. add the milk, butter and seasoning, and mash together. Finally, add the cheese, reserving a handful, and mix well. Cover and put aside 500g of the mash mix for the sausage recipe tomorrow (see 'goes well with', right).
• Spoon the mince into a large roasting dish, about 30 x 20cm, and spoon the mash over the top. Sprinkle with cheese and bake until golden, about 30 mins.