CHILLI BEEF SHEPHERD'S PIE

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The family favourite with a spicy kick and parsnip mash topping

Provided by Good Food team

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 tsp olive oil
1 large onion , chopped
2 tsp cumin seeds
500g pack lean minced beef
2 garlic cloves , crushed
420g can kidney bean in chilli sauce
400g can chopped tomato
1kg parsnips , peeled and chopped into chunks

Steps:

Heat the oil in a large frying pan, then soften the onion with 1 tsp cumin for a few mins. Push the onion to the edge of the pan, add the beef, then brown well, breaking up the lumps as you go. Add the garlic, kidney beans, chopped tomatoes and half a can of water, season and cover, then simmer for 20 mins.
Meanwhile, cook the parsnips in boiling salted water until tender, drain well, then mash with some freshly milled black pepper and a little salt. Heat the grill to high. Tip the chilli mince into a large ovenproof dish, spoon over the mash, scatter with the remaining cumin seeds, then grill for 5 mins until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 518 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 52 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 22 grams sugar, Fiber 18 grams fiber, Protein 39 grams protein, Sodium 1.48 milligram of sodium