Mexican Cottage Pie

Mexican Cottage Pie

By Santa Maria
A classic favourite with a Mexican twist
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Time and servings

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Ingredients

9 total
  • 1 jar of fajita sauce
  • 2 tablespoons of oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 red pepper, chopped
  • 2 sticks of celery, chopped
  • 500 g of lean minced beef
  • 1 kg of potatoes, peeled and cut into small pieces
  • 25 g of butter
  • 50 g of cheddar cheese, grated

Method

5 steps
  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 200°C.

  2. Step 2

    Heat oil in a large pan and fry onion, pepper and celery for about 5 minutes, until softened. Add mince and seasoning from spice cap and fry over high heat until browned.

  3. Step 3

    Add Sauce and 1/2 jar of water and bring to the boil. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, or until thick and tender.

  4. Step 4

    Boil potatoes in salted water until cooked. Drain and mash with butter.

  5. Step 5

    Transfer mince to an ovenproof dish. Top with potato, sprinkle with cheese and cook in preheated oven for 30 minutes or until well browned and bubbling.