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Cottage Pie with Carrot and Potato Mash

Added by British Carrots | Fri 15 May 2009 @ 14:53

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Adding carrots to the mash adds a tasty and colourful twist to this family favourite – and helps to make it slightly lower in calories. Great news if you want to lose a few pounds! Preparation time: 10mins Cooking time: 40-45mins Serves: 4 Per serving: 434 calories, 14.7g fat, 5.9g saturates, 15.1g sugars, 1.7g salt Price per portion: £1.03

Ingredients
500g extra-lean minced beef
1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
1 large onion, peeled and chopped
2 carrots, washed, trimmed and diced
2tbsp plain flour
500ml beef stock
1tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1tbsp tomato puree
salt and freshly ground black pepper

For the mash:
500g potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
225g carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
a knob of low-fat spread or butter

Method
1. Heat a large non-stick frying pan and add the mince. Fry for 6mins, stirring occasionally, until browned. Add the garlic, onion and carrots and cook for a further 2mins. Stir in the flour and cook for 1min.
2. Add the stock to the pan, stirring, then add the Worcestershire sauce and tomato puree. Season with black pepper. Bring to the boil and simmer for 10-15mins, removing the lid for the final 5mins.
3. Meanwhile, cook the potatoes and carrots in a large pan of lightly salted water for 15mins or until both are tender. Drain well then mash with the low-fat spread or butter. Season with black pepper. Cover and set to one side.
4. Spoon the mince into a large shallow dish, then top with the carrot and potato mash, smoothing the surface. Place under a preheated grill for 4-5mins or until the top is golden brown. Serve hot with steamed vegetables.

You can also freeze this dish in a suitable container for up to 3months. Thaw the dish thoroughly when you come to cooking and place in the oven at 200C/Fan 180C/Gas 6 for 25mins.

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1. by Rinky on Fri 24 May 2013 @ 07:21

Hi jamie m a huge fan of yours I mean the way u cook with simple ingredients that really makes me to get into the kitchen, i tried this recipe and it really worked well:-) thanks jamie for ur lovely recipes

2. by Angela on Mon 18 Mar 2013 @ 09:06

Hi Jamie, I love your recipes- always yummy and easy to follow. I added some fresh rosemary and redwine - family loved it! thank you from Switzerland

3. by Timbo on Fri 20 Apr 2012 @ 16:27

Didi it!! Very nice, although the art is the seasoning, didn't quite get it right, but happy with first attempt. Cheers Jamie

4. by Jenny on Mon 02 Jan 2012 @ 22:18

I this should nice :) Cant wait u make and taste it !

5. by Wendy on Fri 18 Nov 2011 @ 10:35

Gonna try this tonight

6. by Tim Withey on Thu 30 Jun 2011 @ 07:48

Also good with a little bit of HP (or Daddies) Sauce too in with the meat...!

7. by nicnic on Wed 16 Mar 2011 @ 16:42

Tried and tested many times. my VERY fussy other half says its the best cottage pie he has ever tasted

8. by helen on Thu 17 Feb 2011 @ 10:24

i want to cook this but im a weight watchers member does anyone know the pro point value per serving

9. by Ian on Wed 26 Jan 2011 @ 18:45

Was lovely thanks jamie. I was naughty and added cheese to the top!

10. by yvette on Fri 26 Nov 2010 @ 15:16

fantastic jamie!!!! just wat my mouth is watering for!!!! goin to make this 2night for my fiance jamie!!! thanx yve

11. by joan on Wed 01 Sep 2010 @ 21:03

making it tonight in Hampstead and smells lovely. Thanks Jamie! x

12. by sue on Thu 06 May 2010 @ 09:42

Made it and as you would expect with Jamies recipes it was yummy.

13. by Clare on Tue 01 Dec 2009 @ 10:58

Great recipe, I added swede and butternut squash to my mash. It gets extra vegetables into my children.

14. by Anna on Mon 30 Nov 2009 @ 13:09

I need to make 22 portions, how should this recipe be scaled up for that?

15. by Rob on Thu 19 Nov 2009 @ 13:22

how many does this serve and is it scaled up in proportion for more peiple.

16. by emmaC on Tue 17 Nov 2009 @ 17:23

going to try making this in my GCSE food class tomorrow, finger crossed it turns out okayy :)

17. by mj on Mon 26 Oct 2009 @ 13:07

trying it today will leave another when tried and tested mj

18. by Viceroy on Sun 13 Sep 2009 @ 18:59

British carrots,

this looks like a nice recipe. I appreciate the helpful & clear instructions with it! Thank you.

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