Country Cottage Pie
Simple to prepare, this hearty cottage pie is sure to become a dinnertime staple. The breadcrumb topping is a yummy twist to a comforting classic.
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Serves:
6
Ingredients
- 500g lean beef mince
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 290g can Watties Tomato Puree
- 1 cup beef stock
- 1 Tbsp Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 Tbsp Wattie's Tomato Sauce
- 1/2 700g bag Wattie’s frozen vegetables - Vitality Mix
- Herb Crumb
- 1 1/2 cups fresh wholemeal breadcrumbs
- 1 Tbsp chopped parsley
- 1 Tbsp chopped basil
- 15g butter, melted
Method
1. Pre-heat oven to 200°C. Heat a dash oil in a pan and brown the mince with the chopped onion and garlic, breaking up the mince with a fork if necessary.
2. Add Wattie’s Tomato Purée , beef stock, Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce and Wattie’s Tomato Sauce . Bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until sauce is reduced by half and mince cooked.
3. Stir through Wattie’s frozen Vitality Mix .
4. Divide mince and vegetables between 6 individual ramekin dishes (1 cup capacity) or ovenproof dish. To make herb crumb mix, combine all ingredients and sprinkle over pies. Bake for 10-15 minutes until the crumbs are golden and filling hot. Serve with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables on the side.
