Popular on the English countryside since 1790, cottage pieis a savoury blend of minced meat and healthy vegetables with a top crust of mashed potatoes. This warm delight is a hearty dish that has filled the tummies of many throughout the years. Although there are many versions of this traditional recipe, Heinz has added a twist by adding their own baked beans and tomato ketchup. This unique combination certainly creates a touch of piquancy to delight the palette. Your family will be asking for seconds again and again with this culinary masterpiece. With a prep time of 20 minutes and a cook time of 50 minutes, you’ll love the simplicity of their recipe. Here’s a list of the ingredients you’ll need to make this cottage pie:
-1 tablespoon olive oil
-1 chopped yellow onion
-1 teaspoon crushed garlic
-500 grams lean lamb or beef mince
-420 grams can Heinz Baked Beanz in Tomato Sauce
-½ cup Heinz Tomato Ketchup
-½ cup beef stock
-2 tablespoons LEA & PERRINS Worcestershire Sauce
-2 cups Heinz Frozen Mixed Vegetables
-4 potatoes, cooked and mashed
-¼ – ½ cup grated cheese
To begin preparing, preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Saute the chopped onion and crushed garlic in a skillet until lightly golden. This usually takes one to three minutes. Remove the crushed garlic, and add the minced meat. While turning the meat, cook until the meat is thoroughly browned. As the meat is cooking, peel, boil and mash the potatoes in a separate bowl. Add the baked beans, beef stock, frozen mixed vegetables and Worcestershire sauce to the skillet. Cover the skillet and let simmer for 10 minutes. Transfer the mixture to an oven proof casserole dish. Top with the mashed potatoes and cheese. Let this bake for approximately 35 minutes for a crusty top.
The fragrant aroma of this hearty dish is sure to attract attention to your kitchen, and your family will appreciate this delicious home baked dish.