Quick and easy cottage pie recipe | Heart Foundation NZ

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Turkey is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine can be more budget-friendly.

Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).

Peel and chop the potatoes, then boil them until tender.

Drain the potatoes and mash them with butter and milk until smooth.

In a pan, sauté chopped onions and carrots until softened.

Add ground beef and cook until browned, then stir in peas and beef broth.

Season the meat mixture with salt and pepper, then transfer to a baking dish.

Spread the mashed potatoes over the meat mixture evenly.

Use a fork to create texture on the potato layer.

Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown.

Let it cool slightly before serving.

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