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Potato cottage pies with mushy peas

Cottage pie gets a modern upgrade with air-fried potatoes
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Ingredients

Method

Step 1

Arrange potatoes around the edge of a microwave turntable. Microwave on High for 12 mins, or until tender. Cool slightly. Flatten warm potatoes with the base of a heatproof glass until 2cm thick.

Step 2

Spray a 7-litre air fryer basket with oil. Place potatoes in basket. Spray with oil. Season with salt and pepper. Air fry on 200C for 12 mins or until potatoes are golden and crisp.

Step 3

Sprinkle cheese over potatoes. Air fry on 200C for a further 3-4 mins, until cheese is melted.

Step 4

Meanwhile, heat an oiled large frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add onion and carrot. Cook, stirring, for 2-3 mins, until light golden. Add beef and thyme. Cook, stirring to break up mince, for about 8 mins, until browned.

Step 5

Add tomato paste and ¼ cup of the gravy powder. Cook, stirring, for 1 min. Stir in sauce and 2 cups water. Bring to boil. Gently boil, stirring occasionally, for about 7 mins, or until thick. Season.

Step 6

Cook peas in a medium saucepan of boiling water for 2 mins. Drain. Return to saucepan. Add butter. Coarsely mash. Season.

Step 7

Make up remaining gravy powder with boiling water in a heatproof jug according to packet directions.

Step 8

Serve potatoes topped with mince, peas and gravy.

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