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Beef & Lentil Pie with Sweet Potato Topping

Updated: Jul 13, 2020

A comforting and filling pie that will soon become a family favourite! The lentils add extra fibre to the dish and bulk out the small amount of minced beef.


Makes approximately 4 servings

Preparation time is approximately 30 minutes

Cooking time is approximately 30 minutes


Ingredients

1 tablespoon of olive oil

250g of minced beef

1 large carrot, grated

1 tablespoon of tomato puree

200g red lentils

600ml beef stock (gluten free if necessary)

2 handfuls of frozen peas

1.25kg sweet potato, peeled and cubed

50g butter (dairy free if necessary)

Salt & pepper


How to make your beef and lentil pie

  1. Heat the oven to 200C.

  2. Heat the oil in the frying pan and add the minced beef. Brown for 5 mins. Add the carrot and cook for further 2 mins.

  3. Stir in the tomato puree and seasoning. Add the lentils and stock. Simmer for 20 mins and add the peas.

  4. Meanwhile bring a pan of water to the boil and add the sweet potatoes. Simmer for 15 mins until soft. Drain and mash with the butter.

  5. Spoon the mince into a large ovenproof dish and spoon the mash over the top.

  6. Bake for about 30 mins. 

 

HINTS & TIPS


Any leftovers would keep in the fridge for 2 - 3 days. Only reheat once!


You could freeze this once it's all prepared (before baking).


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