Name: Easy cottage pie
Ingredients: 500g extra lean minced beef; 1 large onion, peeled and chopped; 400g can of chopped tomatoes; 250g can chilli kidney beans, drained; 150ml beef stock; salt and freshly ground black pepper; For the potato topping; 625g old floury potatoes, peeled; 200g tub Dairylea cheese spread; 2 tablespoonsl freshly chopped chives or parsley

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1. Preheat the oven to 200°C, 400°, gas mark 6.

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2. In a large pan, brown the mince without added fat for a few minutes.

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3. Add the onion, tomatoes, kidney beans, stock and seasoning and cook for a further 3 – 4 minutes, stirring frequently.

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4. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

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5. Meanwhile put the potatoes in a pan of boiling water and cook for 15 – 20 minutes or until tender.

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6. Drain the potatoes, add the Dairylea a little at a time and mash until smooth. Season with salt and pepper and stir in half the herbs.

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7. Spoon the mince into an ovenproof dish and top with the potato. Bake for 10 – 15 minutes or until golden brown.

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8. Serve garnished with the remaining herbs.

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Easy cottage pie

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