Slimming World Cottage Pie with mustard mash

Slimming World Cottage Pie

I totally forgot to take a photo of the cottage pie I made. We make it quite often so if I remember, I’ll grab a photo next time!

Serves 4

Syns per serving – 0.5

You will need:

• Low calorie cooking spray
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 500g minced beef (5% fat or less)
• 2 tin chopped tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 6 tablespoons tomato puree
• 2 tsp mixed herbs
• 1.5kg potatoes peeled and chopped
• 4 level teaspoons wholegrain mustard (0.5 syn per tsp)
• Salt and pepper

Method:

• Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C Fan/Gas 6
• Boil the potatoes until cooked. Drain, mash and add the mustard. If you want a creamier mash, add a couple of tablespoons of fat-free natural yogurt or fromage frais. Set aside.
• Spray a frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray and fry the onions and garlic for about 5 minutes.
• Add the minced beef and cooked until browned.
• Stir in the herbs, chopped tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper and tomato puree.
• Bring to the boil then cover and simmer for 5-10 minutes
• Spoon the beef mixture into an oven proof casserole dish. Top with the mashed potato and put in the oven for 30 minutes or until the top has browned.
• Serve with your choice of vegetables.