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Cowboy pie

 

Method 1

Ingredients

2 tsp sunflower oil

1 onion, finely chopped

8 pork sausages, cut into bitesize pieces

2 garlic cloves, crushed or finely grated

2 tsp hot smoked paprika

2 x 410g cans baked beans

3 tbsp barbecue sauce

For the mashed potato

1 kg potatoes, peeled and roughly chopped

50g butter

4 tbsp milk

75g grated cheddar

2 tbsp chopped chives, to garnish, optional

STEP 1

First, make the mashed potato. Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil over a medium heat, then carefully tip in the chopped potatoes. Cook for 15-20 mins until tender. Drain, then tip back into the pan and leave to air-dry for a couple of minutes before mashing. Tip in the butter and milk, and stir through until combined. Set aside with the lid on to keep warm.

STEP 2

Heat the oven to 200C/180C/gas 6. While the potatoes are cooking, heat the oil in a frying pan or saucepan over a medium heat and fry the onion for 6-8 mins until softened. Tip in the sausage pieces and fry for 4 mins until browned all over, then add the garlic and cook for 1 min before stirring in the smoked paprika and cooking for 1 min more. Pour in the beans and barbecue sauce and cook until just about to simmer before removing from the heat.

STEP 3

Spoon the sausage and bean mixture into an ovenproof tin or dish (ours was 20x20cm), then spoon over the mashed potato and sprinkle the grated cheddar on top. Bake in the oven for 25-30 mins until bubbling round the edges and the cheese is golden. Remove from the oven and scatter over the chives, if using.

Recipe tip

You can also make this vegetarian by swapping the pork sausages for your favourite vegetarian variety.


Method 2

Ingredients:

- 1 lb ground beef

- 1 small onion, chopped

- 1 can baked beans

- 1 can diced tomatoes

- 1 cup frozen corn

- 2 cups mashed potatoes

- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

- Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. In a skillet, brown the ground beef with chopped onions until cooked through. Drain any excess fat.

3. Add the baked beans, diced tomatoes, and frozen corn to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine and cook for another 5-7 minutes.

4. Transfer the beef mixture to a baking dish and spread it out evenly.

5. Spread the mashed potatoes over the beef mixture, covering it completely.

6. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top of the mashed potatoes.

7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

8. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.



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