1 nos celery stalk, chopped (this small quantity of celery per serving is low fodmap)
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 kgs lean minced beef
4 tbsp low fodmap gravy powder (see notes)
1 cups beef or vegetable stock
400 gms chopped tomatoes (1 can)
1 tsp salt and pepper to or to taste
1 tbsp for the mashed potato:salt
1 kgs potatoes, peeled and quartered in even size * check the notes below how to choose the best potatoes for mashing
1 cups lactose free milk, warm to hot (or other low fodmap non dairy alternatives like rice milk, almond/coconut milk etc.) ingredient name units
8 tbsp butter, softened but not melted (or non-dairy alternative)(100 g or ½ cup)
2 cups cheddar cheese, grated (200 g)
Directions
Heat the onion and garlic infused oils in a large non sticky pan
Stir fry the chopped carrot, broccoli and celery stalk for a few minutes until softenedAdd the minced beef and stir with a wooden spoon to break up any lumps
Cook until the meat is brownedAdd gravy powder and stir wellAdd stock and stir well
Add canned chopped tomato, stir well and simmer on low-medium heat for about 30 minutes or until thickened, stirring regularly (if still too liquid just increase the heat)Taste for seasoningWhile the meat is cooking, start the mashed potatoes.
In a large saucepan, cover the potatoes with cold water, add salt in the water and bring to the boilTurn the heat down and simmer until tender (after approximately 12 minutes insert a knife in one of the potatoes to see if it's cooked all the way through)
Drain well and mash immediately using a masherIncorporate the butter, using a spoon and stir vigorouslySlowly add the hot milk until the right consistency is reached
Season with salt and pepper to taste and set aside for a minuteSpoon meat into a large casserole dishSprinkle half the cheese on the meatUsing a pipe or just a spoon cover evenly with mashed potatoes
Sprinkle the other half of the cheese on the potatoesPreheat oven to 200 C fan-forced (390 F) and cook for around 30 mins, or until the mashed potato topping is of a lovely golden brown colourServe with your favourite low FODMAP salad
