Midweek Meal Makeovers

NZ Pork and Sage Cottage Pie with Parsnip Mash

This comforting, classic is a great family favourite sure to please the crowd.

Easy
6
20 mins
1.5 hours

800g pork mince

2 Tbsp cooking oil

1 onion, diced

2 Tbsp rubbed sage

2 Tbsp plain flour

2 Tbsp tomato paste

1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce

400g can diced tomatoes

1 chicken stock cube dissolved in 1 c hot water

500g frozen mixed vegetables

Salt and pepper

 

TOPPING

400g potatoes, peeled and cubed

400g parsnips, peeled and sliced

2 Tbsp butter

½ c milk

Optional: 1 ½ c grated cheese

Ingredients

800g pork mince

2 Tbsp cooking oil

1 onion, diced

2 Tbsp rubbed sage

2 Tbsp plain flour

2 Tbsp tomato paste

1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce

400g can diced tomatoes

1 chicken stock cube dissolved in 1 c hot water

500g frozen mixed vegetables

Salt and pepper

 

TOPPING

400g potatoes, peeled and cubed

400g parsnips, peeled and sliced

2 Tbsp butter

½ c milk

Optional: 1 ½ c grated cheese

Nutrition

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Prepare the pork

Heat oil in a large heavy pan or saute pan. Add onion and sage. Cook for 5 minutes on medium high heat.

Add pork mince, flour and tomato paste, breaking up the pork mince as you go. Cook for a further 10 minutes.

Stir in Worcestershire sauce, diced tomatoes and chicken stock. Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened. Stir in frozen mixed vegetables. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and reserve.

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Cook the mash and transfer to the oven

Preheat oven to 200°C.

While the filling is cooking, place potatoes and parsnips into a large saucepan. Cover with water and bring to boil. Boil for 20 minutes until tender. Drain all the water and return the pan to heat. Add butter and milk. Mash until smooth. Remove from heat and reserve.

Transfer the filling into a ceramic baker or a pie dish. Level with a spoon. Top with mash, spreading so the surface is evenly covered. Top with grated cheese.

Bake at 200°C for 20 to 30 minutes until golden. Stand for 5 minutes before serving.

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Midweek Meal Makeovers

NZ Pork and Sage Cottage Pie with Parsnip Mash

This comforting, classic is a great family favourite sure to please the crowd.

20 mins | 1.5 hours
Easy
6

800g pork mince

2 Tbsp cooking oil

1 onion, diced

2 Tbsp rubbed sage

2 Tbsp plain flour

2 Tbsp tomato paste

1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce

400g can diced tomatoes

1 chicken stock cube dissolved in 1 c hot water

500g frozen mixed vegetables

Salt and pepper

 

TOPPING

400g potatoes, peeled and cubed

400g parsnips, peeled and sliced

2 Tbsp butter

½ c milk

Optional: 1 ½ c grated cheese

01
Prepare the pork

Heat oil in a large heavy pan or saute pan. Add onion and sage. Cook for 5 minutes on medium high heat.

Add pork mince, flour and tomato paste, breaking up the pork mince as you go. Cook for a further 10 minutes.

Stir in Worcestershire sauce, diced tomatoes and chicken stock. Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened. Stir in frozen mixed vegetables. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and reserve.

02
Cook the mash and transfer to the oven

Preheat oven to 200°C.

While the filling is cooking, place potatoes and parsnips into a large saucepan. Cover with water and bring to boil. Boil for 20 minutes until tender. Drain all the water and return the pan to heat. Add butter and milk. Mash until smooth. Remove from heat and reserve.

Transfer the filling into a ceramic baker or a pie dish. Level with a spoon. Top with mash, spreading so the surface is evenly covered. Top with grated cheese.

Bake at 200°C for 20 to 30 minutes until golden. Stand for 5 minutes before serving.

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