Dinner

Beef and Broccoli Cottage Bake

Prep20 min
Cook50 min
Total70 min
Serves4
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Method

Make it happen

  1. 01

    Heat the oven to 190°C fan. Boil the potatoes for 15–20 minutes until tender; drain and mash with 1 tbsp olive oil and a splash of hot water.

  2. 02

    Meanwhile heat remaining oil in a large frying pan and brown mince thoroughly, breaking it up; for the lentil version, sauté the mushrooms until well browned instead.

  3. 03

    Add the vegetables and herbs and cook for 6 minutes. Stir through the flour, then gradually pour in the stock and simmer for 8–10 minutes until the filling thickens.

  4. 04

    Spoon the filling into a baking dish, top with the mash and rough up the surface with a fork. Add cheese where listed.

  5. 05

    Bake for 20–25 minutes until piping hot and golden. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.