COTTAGE PIE WITH A DIFFERENCE

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This is an English Cottage Pie, but with a big difference. All my friends who have tried it say they love it.

Provided by wizkid

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

500 g lean ground beef
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion
3 medium carrots
4 cloves garlic, approximately
1 teaspoon English mustard
1 tablespoon tomato puree
1 teaspoon beef extract or 1 teaspoon yeast extract
2 teaspoons oregano
salt and pepper
5 large potatoes, cubed
75 g mature cheddar cheese, grated
25 g butter
1 dash milk
2 large ripe tomatoes
1 dash parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • The filling: Finely chop the onions and garlic and gently fry until transparent in the olive oil.
  • (approx 3 minutes) Cube the carrots and put those into the pan with the onions and the garlic, cook for another 2 or so minutes.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients.
  • If too dry add a little water.
  • When cooked put into a ovenproof casserole.
  • The topping: Boil the potatoes until cooked.
  • Mash them adding the milk and half of the butter.
  • Add the grated cheese and mix well.
  • Put the mash mix on top of the filling.
  • You may wish to sprinkle some Parmesan cheese on top of this.
  • Slice the tomatoes and place on top of the topping, putting a knob of butter on each tomato.
  • Bake in a moderate oven for 40- 50 minutes, until the tomatoes are cooked, and the top is brown and slightly crispy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 822.1, Fat 32.3, SaturatedFat 13.9, Cholesterol 116.9, Sodium 316.8, Carbohydrate 93.3, Fiber 13.2, Sugar 9.6, Protein 41.6

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