Healthier Shepherd’s Pie With Cauliflower Mash

14 Ingredients

2teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1 brown onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, crushed
250grams lean beef mince
2tablespoons no-added salt tomato paste
400grams can no-added salt lentils, rinsed, drained
2 cups frozen diced vegetable mix
400grams can no-added salt diced tomatoes
1teaspoons salt-reduced gravy powder
1tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
475grams tub Woolworths cauliflower mash
1/2 cup shredded light tasty cheese
2tablespoons chopped continental parsley leaves (to serve)
crusty bread (to serve)

Description

Packed with lentils and vegies, and topped with cauliflower mash, this healthier shepherd's pie recipe is a great twist on the classic dish.

Method

Step 1 of 4

Heat oil in a large, deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook onion, garlic and mince, breaking up lumps with a wooden spoon, for 5 minutes or until onion has softened and mince has browned. Add paste, stirring to combine.

Step 2 of 4

Stir in lentils, vegetable mix, tomatoes, gravy powder, sauce and cup water. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 7 minutes or until mixture thickens and vegetables are heated through.

Step 3 of 4

Meanwhile, heat mash following packet instructions. Stir in cheese. Preheat grill on high.

Step 4 of 4

Spoon beef mixture into a 6-cup capacity ovenproof dish. Top evenly with mash. Grill for 5 minutes or until golden. Scatter over parsley and serve with bread.