Recipe of the Month - Cosy Cottage Pie Brought to you by Slimming World, Stotfold.
Serves 4, Free - Ready in 45 minutes
500g Lean beef mince (5% fat or less) 750g mixed casserole veg or casserole veg pack 450ml boiling beef stock 1kg floury potatoes, peeled and roughly chopped 2 leeks, thinly sliced
1.Spray a large non-stick pan with low-calorie cooking spray. Place over a medium heat, add the beef and brown for about 5 minutes, breaking up any lumps with the back of a wooden spoon. Drain off any fat. 2. If you're using a casserole veg pack with whole vegetables, peel and chop the veg. Add the casserole veg to the pan along with the stock. Bring to the boil over a high heat, stirring occasionally, then reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes. 3. Meanwhile, cook the potatoes in a saucepan of boiling water over a high heat for 12 minutes or until just tender. Add the leeks and cook for a further 4-5 minutes. Drain well, tip back into the saucepan and leave to stream for a few minutes to drive off any excess moisture. 4. Mash well and season to taste. 5. Uncover the beef, bring to the boil over a high heat and cook for 5 minutes to reduce any liquid to a nice coating consistency Season to taste. Preheat the grill to hot. 6. Tip the beef mixture into a 1.5 litre ovenproof dish, spoon over the mash to cover completely, smooth with a fork. Spray with low-calorie cooking spray and grill for 3-4 minutes or until golden.
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