Cottage Pie with Cauliflower Topping

Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic diced
- 750g beef mince
- 1 Tbsp dried mixed herbs
- 400g can homebrand diced tomatoes
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1 cauliflower cut into florets or 500g Select Frozen Cauliflower
- 2 eggs
- 2 Tbsp cream
- 1 cup grated cheese
Method
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Preheat the oven to 200°C.
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Place a large fry pan onto a medium to high heat and add the oil. Add onion and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
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Add the beef mince and mixed herbs and cook until the mince is browned. Season and add the canned tomatoes, carrot and combine.
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Meanwhile, place the cauliflower into a saucepan or salted boiling water and cook until tender. Drain and place in a food processor. Add the eggs and cream and purée until smooth but still with a little bit of texture. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Place the mince on the bottom of an ovenproof dish, spoon the cauliflower on top, sprinkle with cheese and bake in the oven until golden and bubbling.
By Brett McGregor