Cumberland Pie Traditional BRITISH Dish

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner and often more affordable.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

mashed potatoes

🥗Healthier: cauliflower mash

💰Cheaper: instant mashed potatoes

Cauliflower mash is lower in carbs.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth can reduce sodium and calories.

Peel and cube potatoes for mashing.

Heat oil in a pan and add minced beef, seasoning with salt and pepper; cook until browned.

Add chopped onions and garlic, cooking for about 15 minutes until softened.

Stir in dried thyme and Worcestershire sauce, cooking for a few more minutes.

Add carrots and a sprinkling of frozen peas for color.

Mix in tomato paste and gravy powder mixed with hot water; let simmer for about 12 minutes until carrots soften.

Drain the potatoes and return to heat to dry them out before mashing with butter, milk, salt, and pepper.

Mix breadcrumbs with melted butter.

Assemble the pie by placing the meat mixture in a tray, topping with mashed potatoes, and sprinkling with breadcrumbs and cheddar cheese.

Preheat air fryer to 180°C and cook the pie for about 15 minutes until golden brown.

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