Waffle Cottage Pie
A fun family favourite!
You'll Need
- 500g beef mince OR 300g cooked lentils
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 tbsp tomato purée
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 300g frozen mixed veg
- 1 beef stock cube
- Pinch of dried thyme
- Salt & black pepper
- 8 potato waffles
Optional Extras
CheesePeasSweetcornGravy
Make It Your Own
Swap mince for lentils to make it meat-free and cheaper.
Serve With
Peas or a corn on the cob
Let's Cook
- Soften the onion for 5 minutes, then add the garlic for 1 minute.
- Brown the mince (or warm the lentils), then stir in the tomato purée and cook for a minute.
- Add the Worcestershire sauce, frozen veg, stock, thyme and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Simmer 15 mins.
- Spoon into an ovenproof dish.
- Arrange waffles on top and sprinkle with cheese, if using.
- Bake at 200°C for 15–20 mins until golden.
🎯 Family Challenge: Can you spot all the hidden vegetables?
Little Helpers
3–5: Arrange the waffles on top.
6–9: Sprinkle cheese.
10+: Help stir the filling, supervised.
Top Tips
💙 Frozen veg is just as nutritious as fresh and cheaper.💰 Lentils make this one of the most budget-friendly bakes here.♻️ Freezes well before or after baking.
Healthy Highlights
- Vegetables in every bite
- Good source of fibre
- Protein-rich