Cottage Pie
This is a great example on how to make easy swops on trustworthy week day dinners to make it healthier, higher in fiber, lower in energy and tastier.
Swop out starchy veg for non-starchy veg.
Peas / corn -> mushrooms, bell pepper, onions, and tomatoes
Peeled large potatoes -> baby potatoes with skin on
Cream and butter for mash -> extra virgin olive oil
Processed cheese -> mozzarella cheese
Ingredients
Beef filling
1 red onion, chopped
2 small, sweet bell peppers, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
6 white button mushrooms, chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes
2 tbsp Liviana® Estate Select Extra Virgin Olive Oil
4 cloves Liviana® Black Garlic
500 g lean beef mince
1 tsp fresh thyme
1 tsp fresh rosemary
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
3 cups water
1 tsp cornstarch
Mash
1kg baby potatoes, halved
2 tbsp Liviana® Estate Select Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 cup mozzarella cheese
Salt and pepper
Method
- Boil the potatoes in a pot covered in water.
- Fry the vegetables in 2 tbsp Liviana® Estate Select Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Add the Liviana® Black Garlic to the vegetables. Add the herbs and spices.
- Cook until the vegetables are tender and turn soft. Add the mince and fry until brown.
- Dissolve the corn starch into the 3 cups of water and add to the mince mixture.
- Let it simmer for approximately 10 minutes, stirring frequently. The filling will thicken and become glossy. Season generously.
- Remove the cooked baby potatoes from the water and put them in a mixing bowl. Mash lightly, and add the Liviana® Estate Select Extra Virgin Olive. Mix and season.
- Spoon on top of the mince mixture.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake at 200°C for 15 minutes until the cheese begins to bubble.
- Serve with a green side salad for the perfect complete meal.
Wilna Eksteen
Registered Dietitian