Oil-Free Beef and Pea Casserole

This oil-free beef and pea casserole is an easy yet delicious meal that is sure to please! It’s packed with flavor from herbs like oregano and thyme as well as vegetables like onion, garlic, red pepper and carrots – all cooked in a rich tomato sauce before being baked in the oven until bubbling hot throughout! Enjoy with your favorite side dishes or as is!

Cooking Equipment:

Non-stick pan, ovenproof dish

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Cuisine:

British

Keywords:

Beef, Peas, Casserole, Oil-Free, Healthy

Meal:

Main Course

Cooking Method:

Baking

Dietary Restrictions:

Oil-Free

Servings:

Ingredients:

250g lean beef mince

1 onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 red pepper, diced

2 carrots, diced

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried thyme

2 tablespoons tomato paste

500ml vegetable stock

150g frozen peas

Cooking Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F.

Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add the beef mince. Cook for 5 minutes until browned.

Add the onion, garlic, red pepper and carrots to the pan and cook for a further 5 minutes until softened.

Add the oregano, thyme and tomato paste to the pan and stir to combine. Cook for a further minute before adding the vegetable stock. Bring to a simmer then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes until thickened slightly.

Add the frozen peas to the pan and stir through before transferring everything into an ovenproof dish. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes until bubbling hot throughout.

Serve with your favorite side dishes or enjoy as is!

Nutrition:

Calories – 350 kcal; Protein – 20g; Fat – 10g; Carbohydrates – 40g; Fiber – 8g; Sodium – 400mg

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Did You Know?

Cottage pie is similar to shepherd’s pie, but made with beef instead of lamb.