There’s a time for fancy and then there’s a time for comforting. This rustic beef cottage pie features an onion & carrot medley, fried until golden. Add browned mince, garlic, NOMU Mexican Spice Blend, cooked chopped tomato, and a rustic mash baked until golden. Homemade, hearty, and a warm hug on a plate.
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RUSTIC MASH
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the baby potato pieces and ½ the Carrot pieces in a pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until soft, 15-20 minutes. Drain and return to the pot. Add a knob of butter (optional) and a splash of water or milk (optional). Mash with a fork, season, and cover.
GOLDEN VEGGIES
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced Onion and the remaining Carrot pieces until golden, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally).
Tomato & Garlic MINCE
Add the mince, the NOMU spice blend, and the grated Garlic to the pan and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Fry until browned, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Pour in the cooked chopped tomato and 50ml of water. Simmer until reduced and the carrots are cooked through, 10-15 minutes (shifting occasionally).
BAKE UNTIL GOLDEN
Spoon the mince mixture into an ovenproof dish and evenly spread over the rustic mash. Bake in the hot oven until the topping is golden, 7-8 minutes.
GARNISH & ENJOY
Serve up the Beef cottage pie with a sprinkling of chopped Parsley.
RUSTIC MASH
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the baby potato pieces and ½ the Carrot pieces in a pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until soft, 15-20 minutes. Drain and return to the pot. Add a knob of butter (optional) and a splash of water or milk (optional). Mash with a fork, season, and cover.
GOLDEN VEGGIES
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced Onion and the remaining Carrot pieces until golden, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally).
Tomato & Garlic MINCE
Add the mince, the NOMU spice blend, and the grated Garlic to the pan and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Fry until browned, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Pour in the cooked chopped tomato and 100ml of water. Simmer until reduced and the carrots are cooked through, 10-15 minutes (shifting occasionally).
BAKE UNTIL GOLDEN
Spoon the mince mixture into an ovenproof dish and evenly spread over the rustic mash. Bake in the hot oven until the topping is golden, 7-8 minutes.
GARNISH & ENJOY
Serve up the Beef cottage pie with a sprinkling of chopped Parsley.
RUSTIC MASH
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the baby potato pieces and ½ the Carrot pieces in a pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until soft, 20-25 minutes. Drain and return to the pot. Add a knob of butter (optional) and a splash of water or milk (optional). Mash with a fork, season, and cover.
GOLDEN VEGGIES
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced Onion and the remaining Carrot pieces until golden, 10-12 minutes (shifting occasionally).
Tomato & Garlic MINCE
Add the mince, the NOMU spice blend, and the grated Garlic to the pan and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Fry until browned, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Pour in the cooked chopped tomato and 150ml of water. Simmer until reduced and the carrots are cooked through, 15-20 minutes (shifting occasionally).
BAKE UNTIL GOLDEN
Spoon the mince mixture into an ovenproof dish and evenly spread over the rustic mash. Bake in the hot oven until the topping is golden, 8-10 minutes.
GARNISH & ENJOY
Serve up the Beef cottage pie with a sprinkling of chopped Parsley.
RUSTIC MASH
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the baby potato pieces and ½ the Carrot pieces in a pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until soft, 20-25 minutes. Drain and return to the pot. Add a knob of butter (optional) and a splash of water or milk (optional). Mash with a fork, season, and cover.
GOLDEN VEGGIES
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced Onion and the remaining Carrot pieces until golden, 10-12 minutes (shifting occasionally).
Tomato & Garlic MINCE
Add the mince, the NOMU spice blend, and the grated Garlic to the pan and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Fry until browned, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Pour in the cooked chopped tomato and 200ml of water. Simmer until reduced and the carrots are cooked through, 15-20 minutes (shifting occasionally).
BAKE UNTIL GOLDEN
Spoon the mince mixture into an ovenproof dish and evenly spread over the rustic mash. Bake in the hot oven until the topping is golden, 8-10 minutes.
GARNISH & ENJOY
Serve up the Beef cottage pie with a sprinkling of chopped Parsley.
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R175.07
for 4 servings · R43.77 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Garlic Cloves needs 2Baby Potatoes with Garlic & Herb Butter 350 g R22.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R22.99
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Beef Mince needs 600 gRegular Beef Mince 1 kg 1 kg at R149.99 · 60% of packR89.99
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Cooked Chopped Tomato needs 400 gBulk Salad Tomatoes 1.5 kg 1.5 kg at R45.00 · 27% of packR12.00
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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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Fresh Parsley needs 10 gGarlic and Parsley Bruschetta 150 g 150 g at R56.99 · 7% of packR3.80
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Baby Potatoes needs 1 kgBaby Potatoes 700 g 700 g at R24.99 · 1.43× packR35.70
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Carrot needs 240 gBulk Large Carrots 3 kg 3 kg at R45.00 · 8% of packR3.60
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Rustic Beef Cottage Pie?
The preparation time for Rustic Beef Cottage Pie with fresh parsley is between 25 and 40 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Rustic Beef Cottage Pie with fresh parsley?
The total time required to make Rustic Beef Cottage Pie with fresh parsley is between 40 and 55 minutes.
How many servings does Rustic Beef Cottage Pie provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Rustic Beef Cottage Pie?
Baby Potato, Beef, Beef Mince, Carrot, Garlic, NOMU Mexican Spice Blend, Onion, Parsley, Tomato
What is the nutritional information of Rustic Beef Cottage Pie?
Calories: 720, Carbs: 72 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 35.8 grams, Sugar: 19.3 grams, Salt: 806 grams
How do I prepare Rustic Beef Cottage Pie?
GOLDEN VEGGIES: Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced onion and the remaining carrot pieces until golden, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). GARNISH & ENJOY: Serve up the beef cottage pie with a sprinkling of chopped parsley. TOMATO & GARLIC MINCE: Add the mince, the NOMU spice blend, and the grated garlic to the pan and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Fry until browned, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Pour in the cooked chopped tomato and 100ml of water. Simmer until reduced and the carrots are cooked through, 10-15 minutes (shifting occasionally). BAKE UNTIL GOLDEN: Spoon the mince mixture into an ovenproof dish and evenly spread over the rustic mash. Bake in the hot oven until the topping is golden, 7-8 minutes. RUSTIC MASH: Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the baby potato pieces and ½ the carrot pieces in a pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until soft, 15-20 minutes. Drain and return to the pot. Add a knob of butter (optional) and a splash of water or milk (optional). Mash with a fork, season, and cover.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Rustic Beef Cottage Pie?
Baby Potato, Beef, Beef Mince, Carrot, Garlic, NOMU Mexican Spice Blend, Onion, Parsley, Tomato
How many calories does Rustic Beef Cottage Pie have?
720 calories
How much fat content does Rustic Beef Cottage Pie have?
grams