Cottage Pie
Ingredients
1 kg steak mince
1 onion, finely chopped
3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
2 tbsp oil
1 green pepper, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
salt to taste
2 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp ground coriander
pinch of nutmeg
1 egg
3 slices of bread, soaked in milk and squeezed dry
1 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp crushed chillies
- Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
1 kg potatoes
1 egg yolk
100g butter
1 cup hot milk
salt to season
pinch of nutmeg
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
Directions
- Peel and cub the potatoes. Cook in salted water until soft. Drain the potatoes in the colander. Transfer the potatoes back to the warm pot and mash for a minute. Add the milk and butter and mash until smooth. Beat in the egg yold and add the cheese and nutmeg.
- Heat the oil in a seperate pot. Add the onions, green and red peppers and salt. Fry until golden brown.
- Next add the mince, garlic and spices and braise for 30 minutes, adding a little water when required. Stirring occasionally. Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Mix in the bread, egg, coriander and parsley until well combined.
- Spoon the mince mixture into an oven proof dish. Spread the mash potatoe on top of the mince mixture.
- Bake in an oven, pre-heated to 180 degrees celsius for 35 minutes.
Notes
- Serve with yellow rice and vegetables or a delicious salad.
