The holiday season is officially here, and few things feel more festive than the aroma of a freshly baked Christmas pie filling every corner of your kitchen. This Festive Healthy Cottage Pie is a lighter, nutrient-packed twist on a classic Christmas comfort dish.
Made with lean minced beef, colourful vegetables, and creamy mashed potatoes, it is high in protein and rich in fibre—without sacrificing flavour or warmth. Perfect as a wholesome one-pot main for Christmas celebrations and holiday gatherings, every ingredient comes together to create harmony in a bowl, bringing comfort and togetherness to the table this festive season.
Let’s prepare ingredient for filling as follow:
- 300g lean minced beef
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (carrot, peas, corn)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp mixed herbs or oregano
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp black pepper and chili powder to taste
Now, let’s prepare ingredient for topping:
- 4 medium potatoes, boiled & mashed
- 2 tbsp olive spread
- 2 tbsp low-fat milk or Greek yogurt
- 2 slices light cheese
Cooking Instructions
1. Cook the filling!
- Heat olive oil in a pan
- Sauté onion for 1–2 minutes
- Add minced beef and cook until brown
- Add frozen vegetables + tomato paste + blackpepper + herbs
- Simmer until slightly thick (about 5–8 mins)
2. Make the mash
- Boiled your potato until soft
- Mash potatoes with milk / greek yogurt, olive spread and season with chilli powder, salt and pepper
3. Its time to assemble!
- Spread beef mixture in a baking dish
- Top with mashed potato
- Arrange light cheese slices on top to cover the fillings
- 180°C for 18-20 minutes using airfryer or oven (until lightly golden)
A Mindful Holiday Note
This recipe serves 4–5 people when enjoyed as small, mindful portions alongside other festive dishes.
We encourage you to savor every single bite, but please remember that a single, small slice is often enough to capture the full spirit of the celebration. Prioritize the quality of the taste over the quantity consumed. Enjoy this special holiday dish mindfully!
