Beef, Beans and Cheesy Mash Skillet
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Beef, Beans and Cheesy Mash Skillet

A high-protein and fiber-rich skillet dish combining beef, beans, and cheesy mashed potatoes.

Serves 2 adults + 4 children

~40 min

Ingredients

  • Potatoes, peeled and cut into 2 cm chunks1 kg
  • Fine Salt, divided1 tsp
  • Butter40 g
  • Milk120 ml
  • Cheddar Cheese, coarsely grated150 g
  • Neutral Oil1 tbsp
  • Ground Beef, lean750 g
  • Onions, finely diced×1
  • Carrots, cut into small dice×3
  • Tomato Paste2 tbsp
  • Worcestershire Sauce2 tbsp
  • Thyme1 tsp
  • Beef Stock, low-salt300 ml
  • Cannellini Beans, drained240 g
  • Frozen Peas200 g
  • Cornstarch, mixed with 2 tbsp cold water1 tbsp

Instructions

  1. Cook the Potatoes

    Put the potatoes in a saucepan, cover with cold water and add 1/2 tsp salt. Bring to a boil and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, until tender.

  2. Brown the Beef

    Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Brown the beef for 5 minutes, breaking it up.

  3. Cook Vegetables

    Add the onion and carrots and cook for 4 minutes. Stir in the tomato purée, Worcestershire sauce and thyme for 30 seconds.

  4. Simmer the Mixture

    Add the stock or water, beans and remaining salt. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add the peas and cornflour mixture and simmer for 2 minutes until lightly thickened.

  5. Mash the Potatoes

    Drain the potatoes and mash them with the butter and milk. Stir 100 g cheddar into the mash.

  6. Assemble and Melt Cheese

    Spoon the mash over the beef mixture. Scatter over the remaining 50 g cheese, cover the pan and cook over low heat for 2 minutes, until melted.

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