Cottage pie is a classic British dish that's hearty, comforting, and full of flavour. It's typically made with minced or ground beef and very similar to Shepherd’s pie which is made with ground lamb mince, cooked with onions, carrots, and sometimes other vegetables like peas or celery. The meat mixture is seasoned with herbs and cooked in beef stock, and then topped with creamy mashed potatoes.
After assembling the layers, the dish is baked until the mashed potatoes develop a golden crust. The result is a delicious, savoury pie with a rich meaty filling and creamy potato topping. Cottage pie is often served with gravy or a side of vegetables, making it a satisfying meal for any occasion, especially during colder months.
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Easy Cottage Pie Recipe | How to Make Classic Cottage Pie
Ingredients
Serves 6
1 x Large Brown Onion (diced)
1 x Large Carrot (diced)
30ml x Olive Oil
750g x Minced Beef
30g x Plain Flour
400ml x Beef Stock
30g x Tomato Puree
40ml x Worcestershire Sauce
1/2 tsp x Dried Mixed Herbs
Salt & Black Pepper (to taste)
Mashed Potato Topping
800g x Potatoes (peeled and cut into quarters)
150ml x Single Cream
30g x Butter
Salt & Black Pepper
Method
1. Preheat the oven to 190°C Fan. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan and sauté the diced onions and carrots until soft. Next, add in the minced beef and cook until it turns brown. Stir in the flour and cook for 5 minutes.
2. Gradually add in the beef stock, tomato puree, Worcestershire sauce, mixed herbs and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir and bring to a boil. Turn the heat down, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, place the mixture into an ovenproof dish and allow it to cool slightly before adding the topping.
3. To make the mash, peel and cut your potatoes into quarters and fill a pan halfway full with cold water. Season the water with salt and add in the potatoes. Place over high heat and bring to a boil, turn the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes or until tender. Drain and leave to steam dry for 5 minutes and place the pan back over medium heat.
4. Add the cream and butter into the pan and heat until the butter melts. Place the potatoes back into the saucepan and take off the heat. Season with salt and pepper and mash until smooth.
5. Spoon your mash over the cottage pie filling and spread it out using a fork. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes until golden and crisp on top.
Enjoy!
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