Beef, Sweet Potato and Bean Layered Bake

This is a twist on a ragu-style sauce enriched with beans and layered with sweet potato slices. It can be made ahead and frozen for a speedier meal another day.

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C/Gas Mark 6.

Step 2

In a large non-stick pan over low to medium heat, brown the minced beef with the onions, stirring frequently. This will take 10-12 minutes.

Step 3

Add the carrot, celery and garlic and cook for a further 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add in the canned tomatoes, crumbled stock cube, oregano and 200ml of water. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

Step 5

Add the beans to the pan and stir well. Turn off the heat.

Step 6

Put a single layer of sweet potato rings in a deep ovenproof dish. Cover with a layer of meat mixture. Alternate the sweet potato layers with the meat mixture, making sure to finish with a layer of sweet potato.

Step 7

Sprinkle with the grated cheese and bake in the centre of the oven for 35-40 minutes until golden brown. Delicious served with green beans and tender stem broccoli.

Step 8

The recipe can be made up to Step 6 and frozen. Just add grated cheese and bake. If cooking from frozen add an extra 10-15 minutes to the cooking time.