This dish costs less than £6 to make for four people and the sliced potatoes make a sophisticated change from the usual mashed variety.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely sliced
- 500g beef mince
- 3 tbsp tomato purée
- 2 tbsp tomato ketchup
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1.2kg potatoes, cut into 5mm slices
- 25g Cheddar, grated
Method
- 1. Heat the oil in a pan and gently fry the onion for 5 minutes. Add the mince and fry until browned all over.
- 2. Stir in the tomato purée, ketchup and Worcestershire sauce. Add a splash of hot water and season. Simmer gently for 15-20 minutes.
- 3. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 200°C/fan180°C/gas 6. Put the potatoes in a pan of water. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 2-3 minutes. Drain, then layer half in a baking dish. Spoon the mince over the potatoes, then layer over the remaining potatoes. Sprinkle with cheese and bake for 30 minutes, then serve.
Nutritional info
Per serving: 559kcals, 17.7g fat (7g saturated), 37.8g protein, 66.5g carbs, 16.5g sugar, 1g salt
Chef's tip
For chilli con carne, add chilli powder, ground cumin and coriander, and a can of kidney beans to the mince. Serve with rice and soured cream.
Wine Recommendation
Grenache from southern France, or a Fitou, would suit this.