Home Made Cottage Pie

 This is an easy and quick dish,  not expensive and really tasty!

Ingredients: Serves 4-6, depends on appetite

500g Lean minced beef

1 Onion, chopped

125g Mushrooms, chopped

125g Frozen mixed veggies

1 Tin Tomato and onion mix

Olive oil

Half a packet brown onion soup powder

5ml Chili powder

4 Large potatoes, peeled and diced

1 Egg, beaten

15ml Butter

10ml Flour

Salt and white pepper

Method:

Preheat oven to 180 degrees.

Step 1: Cook the potatoes in boiling water until soft, remove from heat and drain. Mash the potatoes with a fork, add the butter and mix well. Add the beaten egg and flour. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with cling wrap and put aside.

Step 2: Heat 10ml olive oil in a saucepan, saute the onion until golden brown, add mushrooms and saute for 5min. Gradually add the mince, mix everything well together. Cook for 10min, add chili powder and the tomato and onion mix, cook for +/- 20 min, add the frozen veg and brown onion soup powder, simmer for 10-15min. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat.

Step 3: Put the mince in a serving dish, oven proof. Using a piping bag, pipe the mashed potatoes over the mince. Bake for 20min, until golden brown.

Taste the difference!

Serve with a fresh side salad!