Ingredients
Potato topping
Method
Lamb and lentil cottage pie
1.Preheat oven to hot, 200°C. Lightly grease a 2-litre ovenproof dish.
2.Heat oil in a large saucepan on high. Saute mushrooms, onion, carrot, zucchini and garlic for 3-4 minutes, until onion is tender. Transfer to a bowl.
3.Brown mince well in same pan for 4-5 minutes, breaking up lumps with the back of a spoon as it cooks. Stir in tomatoes, lentils, stock, cumin and paprika. Cook, covered, for 10 minutes.
4.Return vegetables to pan. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes, until sauce thickens. Spoon mixture into prepared dish.
5.Make Potato Topping as per method below.
6.Spoon potato over lamb mixture. Swirl a fork through potato. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until potato is golden.
Potato topping
7.Place potatoes in a medium saucepan. Cover with water. Bring to boil, covered. Partially remove lid and cook tor 10-15 minutes, until very tender. Drain well. Return potatoes to pan. Mash with milk, cheese, butter and yolk, until smooth. Season to taste.
Can be made in individual dishes if preferred.
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