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Everyone loves cottage pie, especially in the cooler months! This scalloped potato
version is both cheesy and comforting and even sneaks in some veggies too.
Serve alongside a green salad or steamed veg for a dinner the whole family will love!

Serves: 4-6
Prep time: 30 mins
Cooking time: 60-70 mins
Skill level: Easy as

Ingredients

500 g	Prime beef mince
1	Brown onion, chopped
1	Carrot, chopped
½ cup	Pams Split Red Lentils
2	Cans Pams Garlic & Oregano Diced Tomatoes
2 tsp	Pams Soy Sauce
1 kg	Agria Potatoes, peeled
1½ cup	Pams Tasty Grated Natural Cheese

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C. Heat a splash of oil in a large saucepan and add the mince, breaking up any lumps as you go, until the meat is browned.
2. Add the onion and carrot and cook for a few more minutes.
3. Add the lentils, tinned tomatoes, soy sauce and 1½ cups water,
4. season well with salt and bring up to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer gently for 30 minutes until thickened and the lentils are cooked (add a little water to the mix if it's too dry).
5. Slice the potatoes 5mm thick and put into a saucepan of salted water. Bring up to the boil, lower the heat and simmer for 3 minutes. Drain well.
6. Put the cooked mince into a baking dish and top with the potato slices. Scatter over the grated cheese and bake for 30-35 minutes until bubbling. Slice into squares and serve.

Top Tip

• Adding red lentils not only extends the beef but has added protein to help nourish your whānau.

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