Smiles Cottage Pie :)

Smiles Cottage Pie :)

Ingredients

1 packet (415g) McCain Smiles

1 cup McCain Diced Carrots

1 cup McCain Garden Peas

1 tbsp oil

1 onion

Chopped 3 cloves garlic

Crushed 500g mince

2 tsp tomato paste

1 tin (410g) chopped tomato

1 cup beef stock

1 tbsp chutney

Salt and pepper, to season

1½ cups grated cheese

 

Servings

4

Directions

Prep Time: 10 - 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 - 25 minutes

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  2. Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat and sauté the onions for 3 minutes or until translucent. Add garlic and fry for 30 seconds.
  3. Turn the heat to a high and add the mince to the same pan, stirring until browned. Stir in the tomato paste.
  4. Pour in the chopped tomatoes, beef stock, carrots and chutney and allow to simmer for 15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
  5. Add the frozen peas to the mince and allow to simmer for 3 - 5 minutes, until softened. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  6. Spoon the cooked mince into a baking dish, sprinkle with the grated cheese and top with a layer of McCain Smiles.
  7. Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes, until the Smiles are crispy and golden.
  8. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve while still warm with a dressed garden salad.
  9. ENJOY with the whole family!!

Photo & Recipe: @Apriena (on Instagram) [CREDIT] 

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Variations, Hints and Tips

CLICK HERE to watch the video on how to make this family favourite :)