This James Martin cottage pie is simple and quick to make, using tinned ingredients top speed up the prep work.
Unlike a traditional cottage pie, it's topped with a mix of regular potato and sweet potato, so it has a lovely vibrant orange colour as well as the distinct sweet taste. The filling is meat, but bulked up with a tin of vegetable hot pot to give it a dark, rich and tasty sauce. If you can't find hotpot, you can use a tin of chopped tomatoes mixed with some beef stock instead. This bake is ready in under and hour.
Ingredients
- 250g minced beef
- 400g can vegetable hot pot/stew
- 300g can carrots, drained
- 1 potato, peeled and cut into chunks
- 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 2 tsp whole grain mustard
- 1 tbsp milk
- A knob of butter
- 50g cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 tbsp oil
- Salt and pepper
WEIGHT CONVERTER
Method
- Heat the oil in a large pan. Add the minced beef and cook until browned. Add the vegetable hot pot and carrots. Simmer for 20 mins.
- Meanwhile bring a large pan of water to the boil and add the two types of potatoes. Simmer for 15 mins or until tender. Drain, return to the pan and mash with the mustard, milk and butter.
- When the mince is cooked, check the seasoning and spoon into an ovenproof dish. Spread the mashed potato over the meat and sprinkle with the cheese. Place under a preheated grill for 5-10 mins or until the top is beginning to turn brown.
Top tip for making this James Martin cottage pie
The mustard in this recipe will spice up your mash, but if you're not to keen on mustard try replacing it with horseradish sauce.
You might also like...
-
Sumac roasted fennel and carrots recipeRoasted carrots go well with fennel, which sweetens up as it cooks.
-
Fish pie with swede mashSwap the usual potato topping for a sweet, earthy swede mash instead with this fish pie with swede mash recipe...
-
James Martin beef stew with dumplingsThis James Martin beef stew with dumplings recipe takes 20 minutes to prepare and serves four.
-
Annabel Karmel's trio of vegetables with tomato and basilSuitable for six months plus, this baby food by nutritional expert Annabel Karmel is made with a whole heap of veggies...
-
Annabel Karmel's cheesy carrot starsThese flavour-packed cheesy carrot stars by Annabel Karmel are perfect for introducing finger foods to your little one...
-
Steak and salsa wrapsOur steak and salsa wraps are one of those build-you-own suppers the teens in your house will love...
-
Feel insecure in your relationship? Check if you recognise these 6 'healthy habits'If you're feeling insecure in your relationship, take a look at these six healthy habits that those in a secure partnership practice - introducing them could make a difference.
-
"Wanting something and not having it is one of the hardest human experiences" - child psychotherapist Dr Becky shares why having tantrums is healthySorry parents, it turns out tantrums are actually good for your kid's health. Expert Dr Becky Kennedy has explained why.
-
Emotionally healthy children need their parents to do these 10 important things, according to expertsTherapists share the 10 strategies children need their parents to use to be emotionally nurturing. If you want emotionally healthy children - give them a try.
