Pastry-less Pie

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Method

  • Brown the mince in a hot frying pan.  Cook in batches.  Set aside.
  • Add a little oil to frying pan, gently cook onion until tender but not brown, increase heat and stir in browned mince.
  • Add baked beans, tomato paste and half cup water, stir to combine.
  • Stir in frozen vegetables, heat gently until vegetables are thawed.
  • Cook potatoes in boiling water until tender, drain well and mash with milk, cheese and chopped parsley, saving 1 tablesppon of cheese.
  • Spoon meat and vegetable mixture into foil tins.  Top with mashed potatoes and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake at 190°C for 20-25 minutes until hot and golden.

To serve

You need

  • 400g Lean beef or chicken mince
  • 1 Onion, peeled and chopped
  • 4 tablespoons Tomato paste
  • 420g can Baked beans
  • 2 cups Frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrot, corn)
  • 1kg Potatoes, peeled and cut into even size pieces
  • 1/3 cup Trim milk
  • 80g Grated tasty cheese
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley, chopped (optional)