Cottage Pie Recipe
This classic cottage pie recipe is the ultimate comfort food recipe that is perfect for any occasion. With its hearty filling and delicious crust, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
- 1 large onion chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 medium carrots chopped
- 2 celery sticks chopped
- 1 red pepper chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tbsp tomato puree
- 1 can of lentils drained and rinsed
- 1 can of chopped tomatoes
- 400 g sweet potato peeled and cubed
- 400 g parsnips peeled and cubed
- 50 g butter
- 50 ml milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C.
- Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add in the onion and garlic and fry for a few minutes until the onion is soft.
- Add the carrots, celery, and red pepper, and stir well. Cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften.
- Add the thyme, rosemary, and tomato puree, and stir well to combine.
- Add the lentils and chopped tomatoes, and stir well to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
- Meanwhile, boil the sweet potato and parsnips until soft. Mash them with the butter and milk to form a smooth mash.
- Transfer the lentil mixture to a large baking dish, and spread the mashed sweet potato and parsnips on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden brown and crispy.