Homemade air fryer cottage pie with cheesy mash

Ingredients:

For the filling:

• 500g minced beef or lamb
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 200ml beef or vegetable broth
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

For the cheesy mash:

• 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
• 50g butter
• 100ml milk
• 100g grated cheddar cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare the filling:

• Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add diced onions and carrots, and cook until softened.
• Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
• Add minced beef or lamb to the pan and cook until browned.
• Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and beef or vegetable broth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let it simmer for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens. Set aside.

2. Prepare the cheesy mash:

• Place diced potatoes in a large pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until potatoes are fork-tender.
• Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add butter, milk, grated cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy.

3. Assemble the cottage pie:

• Preheat your air fryer to 180°C (350°F).
• Transfer the prepared filling into a baking dish or individual ramekins.
• Top the filling with the cheesy mash, spreading it evenly to cover the filling completely.

4. Air fry the cottage pie:

• Place the assembled cottage pie(s) into the air fryer basket. You may need to do this in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
• Air fry for 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.

5. Serve:

• Once done, remove the cottage pie(s) from the air fryer and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
• Garnish with some freshly chopped parsley, if desired, and enjoy!