Vegie and beef cottage pies

Preparation time:
15 mins
Cooking time:
25 mins
Serves:
6
These mini cottage pies are the perfect size for little tummies

Ingredients

1 tblsp olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
500g lean beef mince
2 carrots, peeled, grated
2 zucchini, grated
1 cup beef stock
2 tblsps tomato sauce
2 tblsps barbecue sauce
2 tblsps gravy powder
800g potatoes, peeled, chopped
3/4 cup milk
25g butter, softened
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
Salad, to serve

Method

1 Heat oil in a large frying pan. Add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft.

2 Add beef, carrots and zucchini. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until beef changes in colour. Stir in blended stock, sauces and gravy. Bring to boil. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.

3 Boil, steam or microwave potatoes until tender. Mash in a bowl with milk and butter until smooth.

4 Divide mince among six ovenproof dishes (1-cup capacity). Place on an oven tray. Top with mashed potato. Sprinkle with cheese.

5 Cook in a moderate oven (180C) for about 25 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Stand for 10 minutes. Serve with a salad.

Source:
that's life! TEST KITCHEN
Author:
Stylist:
Cass Stokes and Tracey Meharg
Photographer:
Michelle and Andrew Young
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