Ingredients
750g bag frozen waffle cut fries
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 large carrot, peeled, finely chopped
500g beef mince
2 tablespoons tomato paste
500g jar tomato pasta sauce
1½ cups frozen peas (225g)
1 cup grated Tasty cheese
Method
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Spread fries over an oiled, large oven tray.
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Cook in a very hot oven (220C), turning halfway, for 15 minutes. Remove.
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Meanwhile, heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Add onion and carrot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft. Add beef. Cook, stirring to break up mince over a high heat, for about 5 minutes, or until changed in colour. Stir in paste.
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Add pasta sauce and ½ cup water to pan. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to boil. Gently boil, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, or until thickened. Stir in peas. Transfer to an oiled ovenproof dish (14-cup capacity).
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Arrange fries, slightly overlapping, over top. Sprinkle with cheese. Return to very hot oven.
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Cook for about 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and top is golden brown. Remove. Stand for 5 minutes before serving.
