eCook Meal
Easy-Cheesy Cottage Pie
with beef mince, a sweet potato mash topping & melted mozzarella
Cosy and nourishing, cottage pie is king! We’ve given this family classic an even more delicious spin with a carb-conscious sweet potato mash to smother its succulent mince and tomato centre, laced with garlic and herbs.
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
STEAMY SWEET POTATO
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Boil the kettle. Place a pot over a medium-high heat with 2cm of boiling water covering the base. Place the sweet potato chunks in a colander over the pot and steam for 15-20 minutes until cooked through and soft. Alternatively, use a steamer if you have one. Dilute the stock with 40ml of boiling water.
MAKE THE FILLING
Place a nonstick pan over a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced Onion and Carrot for 2-3 minutes until soft. Add in the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Allow to caramelise for 4-5 minutes until browned, shifting occasionally. Add the grated garlic and Italian Rub, and fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in the tomato paste, cooked chopped tomato, and diluted stock. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until reduced and thickened, stirring occasionally.
WHILE THE SAUCE IS SIMMERING…
Once the sweet potato has finished steaming, discard the water and return to the pot. Add ½ of the Mozzarella, a splash of water or milk, and knob of butter or coconut oil (optional). Mash with a fork or potato masher until smooth and combined. Season to taste and set aside. Toss a drizzle of oil through the rinsed green leaves, season, and set aside for serving.
ASSEMBLE THE GOODNESS
When the mince mixture has reduced, season to taste with salt, pepper, and a sweetener of choice. Remove from the heat and spoon into an ovenproof dish. Evenly spread the sweet potato mash over the top and sprinkle with the remaining Mozzarella. Bake in the oven for 7-8 minutes until the topping is golden, keeping a close eye on it to make sure it doesn’t burn. Remove from the oven on completion.
COMFORTING NOURISHMENT
Plate up a generous helping of cosy cottage pie and side with the dressed leaves. Go on, Chef... Indulge!
STEAMY SWEET POTATO
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Boil a full kettle. Place a pot over a medium-high heat with 2cm of boiling water covering the base. Place the sweet potato chunks in a colander over the pot and steam for 15-20 minutes until cooked through and soft. Alternatively, use a steamer if you have one. Dilute the stock with 80ml of boiling water.
MAKE THE FILLING
Place a nonstick pan over a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced Onion and Carrot for 3-4 minutes until soft. Add in the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Allow to caramelise for 5-6 minutes until browned, shifting occasionally. Add the grated garlic and Italian Rub, and fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in the tomato paste, cooked chopped tomato, and diluted stock. Simmer for 7-9 minutes until reduced and thickened, stirring occasionally.
WHILE THE SAUCE IS SIMMERING…
Once the sweet potato has finished steaming, discard the water and return to the pot. Add ½ of the Mozzarella, a splash of water or milk, and knob of butter or coconut oil (optional). Mash with a fork or potato masher until smooth and combined. Season to taste and set aside. Toss a drizzle of oil through the rinsed green leaves, season, and set aside for serving.
ASSEMBLE THE GOODNESS
When the mince mixture has reduced, season to taste with salt, pepper, and a sweetener of choice. Remove from the heat and spoon into an ovenproof dish. Evenly spread the sweet potato mash over the top and sprinkle with the remaining Mozzarella. Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes until the topping is golden, keeping a close eye on it to make sure it doesn’t burn. Remove from the oven on completion.
COMFORTING NOURISHMENT
Plate up a generous helping of cosy cottage pie and side with the dressed leaves. Go on, Chef... Indulge!
STEAMY SWEET POTATO
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Boil a full kettle. Place a pot over a medium-high heat with 2cm of boiling water covering the base. Place the sweet potato chunks in a colander over the pot and steam for 15-20 minutes until cooked through and soft. Alternatively, use a steamer if you have one. Dilute the stock with 80ml of boiling water.
MAKE THE FILLING
Place a nonstick pan over a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced Onion and Carrot for 3-4 minutes until soft. Add in the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Allow to caramelise for 5-6 minutes until browned, shifting occasionally. Add the grated garlic and Italian Rub, and fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in the tomato paste, cooked chopped tomato, and diluted stock. Simmer for 7-9 minutes until reduced and thickened, stirring occasionally.
WHILE THE SAUCE IS SIMMERING…
Once the sweet potato has finished steaming, discard the water and return to the pot. Add ½ of the Mozzarella, a splash of water or milk, and knob of butter or coconut oil (optional). Mash with a fork or potato masher until smooth and combined. Season to taste and set aside. Toss a drizzle of oil through the rinsed green leaves, season, and set aside for serving.
ASSEMBLE THE GOODNESS
When the mince mixture has reduced, season to taste with salt, pepper, and a sweetener of choice. Remove from the heat and spoon into an ovenproof dish. Evenly spread the sweet potato mash over the top and sprinkle with the remaining Mozzarella. Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes until the topping is golden, keeping a close eye on it to make sure it doesn’t burn. Remove from the oven on completion.
COMFORTING NOURISHMENT
Plate up a generous helping of cosy cottage pie and side with the dressed leaves. Go on, Chef... Indulge!
STEAMY SWEET POTATO
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Boil a full kettle. Place a pot over a medium-high heat with 2cm of boiling water covering the base. Place the sweet potato chunks in a colander over the pot and steam for 15-20 minutes until cooked through and soft. Alternatively, use a steamer if you have one. Dilute the stock with 100ml of boiling water.
MAKE THE FILLING
Place a large, nonstick pan over a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced Onion and Carrot for 5-6 minutes until soft. Add in the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Allow to caramelise for 7-8 minutes until browned, shifting occasionally. Add the grated garlic and Italian Rub, and fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in the tomato paste, cooked chopped tomato, and diluted stock. Simmer for 10-12 minutes until reduced and thickened, stirring occasionally.
WHILE THE SAUCE IS SIMMERING…
Once the sweet potato has finished steaming, discard the water and return to the pot. Add ½ of the Mozzarella, a splash of water or milk, and knob of butter or coconut oil (optional). Mash with a fork or potato masher until smooth and combined. Season to taste and set aside. Toss a drizzle of oil through the rinsed green leaves, season, and set aside for serving.
ASSEMBLE THE GOODNESS
When the mince mixture has reduced, season to taste with salt, pepper, and a sweetener of choice. Remove from the heat and spoon into an ovenproof dish. Evenly spread the sweet potato mash over the top and sprinkle with the remaining Mozzarella. Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes until the topping is golden, keeping a close eye on it to make sure it doesn’t burn. Remove from the oven on completion.
COMFORTING NOURISHMENT
Plate up a generous helping of cosy cottage pie and side with the dressed leaves. Go on, Chef... Indulge!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R240.72
for 4 servings · R60.18 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Green Leaves needs 80 gWhole Spinach 350 g 350 g at R19.99 · 23% of packR4.57
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Free-range Beef Mince needs 600 gRegular Beef Mince 1 kg 1 kg at R149.99 · 60% of packR89.99
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Carrots needs 1Medium Carrots 500 g R11.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R11.99
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Beef Stock needs 20 mlFresh Free Range Liquid Beef Stock 500 ml 500 ml at R54.99 · 4% of packR2.20
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Garlic Cloves needs 4Baby Potatoes with Garlic & Herb Butter 350 g R22.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R22.99
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Onions needs 2Cheese and Onion Rings and Balls Maize Snack 25 g R6.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R6.99
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Grated Mozzarella needs 200 gChicken Breast Fillets Topped with Mozzarella & Spring Onion 800 g 800 g at R149.99 · 25% of packR37.50
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Sweet Potato needs 1 kgMedium Potatoes 2 kg 2 kg at R44.99 · 50% of packR22.50
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Tomato Paste needs 60 mlChilli Tomato Paste 70 g R17.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R17.99
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Cooked Chopped Tomato needs 800 gBulk Salad Tomatoes 1.5 kg 1.5 kg at R45.00 · 53% of packR24.00
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- NOMU Italian Rub
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Easy-Cheesy Cottage Pie?
The preparation time for Easy-Cheesy Cottage Pie with beef mince, a sweet potato mash topping & melted mozzarella is between 30 and 50 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Easy-Cheesy Cottage Pie with beef mince, a sweet potato mash topping & melted mozzarella?
The total time required to make Easy-Cheesy Cottage Pie with beef mince, a sweet potato mash topping & melted mozzarella is between 40 and 60 minutes.
How many servings does Easy-Cheesy Cottage Pie provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Easy-Cheesy Cottage Pie?
Beef, Beef Mince, Beef Stock, Carrot, Garlic, Green Leaves, Mozzarella, NOMU Italian Rub, Onion, Sweet Potato, Tomato, Tomato Paste
What is the nutritional information of Easy-Cheesy Cottage Pie?
Calories: , Carbs: grams, Fat: grams, Protein: grams, Sugar: grams, Salt: grams
How do I prepare Easy-Cheesy Cottage Pie?
STEAMY SWEET POTATO: Preheat the oven to 200°C. Boil a full kettle. Place a pot over a medium-high heat with 2cm of boiling water covering the base. Place the sweet potato chunks in a colander over the pot and steam for 15-20 minutes until cooked through and soft. Alternatively, use a steamer if you have one. Dilute the stock with 80ml of boiling water. MAKE THE FILLING: Place a nonstick pan over a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced onion and carrot for 3-4 minutes until soft. Add in the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Allow to caramelise for 5-6 minutes until browned, shifting occasionally. Add the grated garlic and Italian Rub, and fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in the tomato paste, cooked chopped tomato, and diluted stock. Simmer for 7-9 minutes until reduced and thickened, stirring occasionally. WHILE THE SAUCE IS SIMMERING…: Once the sweet potato has finished steaming, discard the water and return to the pot. Add ½ of the mozzarella, a splash of water or milk, and knob of butter or coconut oil (optional). Mash with a fork or potato masher until smooth and combined. Season to taste and set aside. Toss a drizzle of oil through the rinsed green leaves, season, and set aside for serving. COMFORTING NOURISHMENT: Plate up a generous helping of cosy cottage pie and side with the dressed leaves. Go on, Chef... Indulge! ASSEMBLE THE GOODNESS: When the mince mixture has reduced, season to taste with salt, pepper, and a sweetener of choice. Remove from the heat and spoon into an ovenproof dish. Evenly spread the sweet potato mash over the top and sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella. Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes until the topping is golden, keeping a close eye on it to make sure it doesn’t burn. Remove from the oven on completion.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Easy-Cheesy Cottage Pie?
Beef, Beef Mince, Beef Stock, Carrot, Garlic, Green Leaves, Mozzarella, NOMU Italian Rub, Onion, Sweet Potato, Tomato, Tomato Paste
How many calories does Easy-Cheesy Cottage Pie have?
calories
How much fat content does Easy-Cheesy Cottage Pie have?
grams