DINNER IN 60 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
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Step 1
Boil the potatoes in salted water for 15 minutes until tender. Drain and mash with the butter and milk. Season.
DINNER IN 60 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
BEEF · DINNER
Cottage Pie
Comforting cottage pie: beef mince and vegetables in gravy under a cheesy mashed potato topping. A 1-hour dinner for 4.
Total time60 min
YieldServes 4
DietNo specific diet
Shopping15 ingredients
DifficultyEasy
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Step 2
Meanwhile heat the oil and cook the onion and carrots for five minutes. Add the garlic and mince and brown well.
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Step 3
Stir in the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce and stock and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the peas and season.
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Step 4
Heat the oven to 200°C. Spoon the mince into a baking dish, top with the mash and sprinkle with cheese.
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Step 5
Bake for 20 minutes until golden and bubbling.
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Let the filling thicken well so the mash sits on top instead of sinking.
Run a fork over the mash for crisp ridges.
Assemble ahead and keep in the fridge for up to a day before baking.
Good to know
Cottage pie is made with beef; shepherd's pie is made with lamb.
Yes, before or after baking. Thaw overnight in the fridge and bake until piping hot.
Yes, or a mix of potato and sweet potato.
About this recipe
Cottage pie is beef mince in a rich gravy with carrots and peas, topped with creamy mashed potato and baked until golden. It is a reliable family dinner and can be made ahead.
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