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Spicy pies with sweet potato mash

Serves 6 | Prep 20 mins | Cook 40 mins

This pie is loosely based on the flavours of an American sloppy joe, but we've topped it with mash as an alternative to the traditional cottage pie

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Boil the sweet potato for or until tender, taking care not to overcook.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large, deep, non-stick frying pan. Add the onions, cover and cook for or until softened and starting to colour. Stir in the mince, breaking it up with a wooden spoon until browned. Stir in all the spices and bouillon, then add the beans with their liquid, the tomatoes and pepper. Cover and simmer for . Stir in the corn with its liquid, season and take off the heat.
While the mince cooks, mash the potatoes with the milk to make a stiff mash. Spoon the mince into six individual pie dishes, top each with some mash, then sprinkle over the cheese and a little paprika.
The pies can now be frozen. If eating straight away, put under a hot grill until piping hot and the cheese is melted. To cook from frozen, thaw completely, then reheat in the oven on a baking tray at 180°C/160°C fan/ gas 4 for or until piping hot throughout. Serve with broccoli or a salad, if you like, which will take you to all 5 of your 5-a-day.