COTTAGE PIE / SHEPHERDS PIE / BAKED DISH / BAKED DISH WITH GROUND MEAT AND POTATOES

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground beef is often more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, and margarine can be a cheaper alternative.

Cook the mince, chopped onions and carrots with ½ cup of water for about 10 minutes till the mince is cooked and the water reduces.

Add the crumbled soup cube, salt, pepper, and mint and mix well. Cover and simmer on low heat for 5 more minutes.

Make a smooth paste with the flour and 4 tablespoons water and add to the meat mixture. Simmer for 3 or 4 minutes until the meat mixture thickens. Remove from heat and keep aside.

Season the mashed potato with a little butter and salt. (Add a little milk if too dry)

Transfer the cooked meat mixture to a big ovenproof dish.

Spread the mashed potato on top evenly using a fork.

Sprinkle grated cheese on the potato layer.

Bake in a moderate oven (150 C) for 15 minutes till the cheese melts and the potatoes turn golden.

Cooking Techniques

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