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Cottage Pie with
Tasty Vegetable Topping

At the end of 2009 OXO, the UK’s best loved stock brand, revealed the winners of ‘The OXO Factor’ a competition to find the new stars of their TV adverts. The winning Dawson family from Buckingham know exactly how to give their food ‘The OXO Factor’ – adding an extra sprinkle for delicious home cooked meals.

This winter OXO is sharing some of the Dawson’s favourite recipes. Using OXO’s classic beef cubes, ‘The OXO Factor’ champions have demonstrated their favourite Cottage Pie with Tasty Vegetable Topping adding their healthy twist to a firm favourite.

Serves: 4
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Cost per serving: £1.42
Suitable for freezing

Topping:
500g potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
1 large carrot, sliced
1 medium parsnip, sliced
250g swede, cut into chunks

400g extra lean minced beef
1 onion, finely chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
100g mushrooms, sliced
1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs
1 OXO beef stock cube
2 tablespoons cornflour, blended with 2 tablespoons water
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

1. Cook the potatoes, carrot, parsnip and swede in a large saucepan of lightly salted boiling water until tender, about 20 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, heat a large saucepan and add the minced beef, a handful at a time, cooking it over a high heat until seared and browned. This is important to give a good flavour.
3. Stir in the onion, carrot, mushrooms and mixed herbs. Add 400ml (14 fl oz) water and bring up to the boil. Crumble in the OXO cube, then simmer, partially covered, for 20 minutes.
4. Preheat the grill and warm a large baking dish under it for 1-2 minutes. Meanwhile, drain and mash the potatoes, carrot, parsnip and swede, seasoning with a little salt and pepper.
5. Stir the blended cornflour and add to the mince mixture, stirring until thickened. Season if needed, then tip into the baking dish. Spoon the mash on top, spreading it out to cover the mince. Grill until browned, then serve.

Cook’s tip: Make the mash with equal quantities of potato and butternut squash, for a change.

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