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Australian Savory Beef And Yeast Extract Cottage Pie Skillet

Name: Australian Savory Beef And Yeast Extract Cottage Pie Skillet
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Australian
Ingredients: 1.5 lb halal ground beef, lean; 1 tbsp macadamia nut oil; 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped; 2 medium carrots, diced small; 1 cup frozen green peas; 1 tbsp halal yeast extract spread, such as Vegemite or Promite; 1 cup halal beef broth, low sodium; 2 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces; 0.25 cup whole milk, warm; 2 tbsp unsalted butter

A comforting skillet bake featuring seasoned halal ground beef enriched with yeast extract and sweet vegetables, topped with buttery mashed Yukon Gold potatoes.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 50 min

Technique to learn

Skillet pie finishing under broiler

Assembling filling and potato topping in a single oven-safe pan, then broiling to brown the top layer efficiently.

Instructions

Step 1: Place chopped potatoes into a medium pot of salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook for 15 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and return to pot.

Step 2: Mash potatoes thoroughly with warm milk and unsalted butter until smooth. Season with a pinch of salt to taste and set aside.

Step 3: Heat macadamia nut oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking it into small crumbles, until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.

Step 4: Add finely chopped onion and diced carrots to the beef skillet. Cook for 5 minutes until vegetables soften.

Step 5: Dissolve yeast extract spread into warm halal beef broth. Pour into skillet along with green peas, stirring well to combine. Simmer for 5 minutes until mixture thickens slightly.

Step 6: Preheat oven broiler to high. Spread mashed potatoes evenly over the beef filling in the skillet. Use a fork to create ridges on top.

Step 7: Place skillet under the broiler for 4 to 5 minutes until the potato peaks turn golden brown and crisp. Cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Cooking tips

Adding yeast extract gives the beef gravy a deep savory umami finish typical of traditional Australian savory pies.
Rake the surface of the mash with fork tines to create texture for extra crispiness under the broiler.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Australian; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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