Beef and lentil cottage pie

Ingredients

For 4 portions. Tick items as you go — nothing is changed for anyone else.

Amounts are converted from the metric original and rounded to measures you can use at home. Cups are US cups (240 ml) and oven temperatures include Fahrenheit.

• 400 g lean ground beef
• 100 g red lentils, rinsed
• 1 whole onion, diced
• 2 whole carrot, diced
• 400 ml beef broth
• 2 tbsp tomato purée
• 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
• 800 g potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 50 ml milk
• 25 g butter

This recipe contains foods that can contribute to a varied and balanced diet during pregnancy.

Method

1. 1Step 1. Brown the ground beef in a large pan over a medium-high heat, breaking it up as it cooks.
2. 2Step 2. Add the onion and carrot and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
3. 3Step 3. Stir in the lentils, broth, tomato purée and Worcestershire sauce.
4. 4Step 4. Simmer for 25–30 minutes until the lentils are soft and the ground meat is cooked until steaming hot throughout with no pink meat remaining.
5. 5Step 5. Meanwhile, boil the potatoes for 15–20 minutes until tender, then mash with milk and butter.
6. 6Step 6. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
7. 7Step 7. Spoon the meat mixture into an ovenproof dish and top with the mash.
8. 8Step 8. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and steaming hot throughout before serving.

Allergens for your selection

• Contains: Milk

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