Classic Cottage Pie
This hearty cottage pie recipe features a savory minced beef filling packed with rich flavors and topped with creamy mashed potatoes. Perfectly balanced with a touch of sweetness from peas on the side, this comforting dish is ideal for a cozy dinner with loved ones.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 50ml/2fl oz olive oil
- 650g/1lb 7oz minced beef
- 3-4 banana shallotsshallots
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 tbsp tomato purée
- 1 tbsp plain flour
- 150ml/5fl oz red wine
- 400ml/14fl oz beef stock
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- , to taste Worcestershire sauce
- 900g/2lb King Edward
- 115g/4oz butter
- 125ml/4½fl oz double cream
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 150g/5½oz frozen peas
- 50g/1¾oz butter
Instructions
- Heat half the oil in a large heavy-based pan. Add the onion and cook until softened. Tip it onto a plate.
- Return the pan to the heat and add the remaining oil. When it's hot, fry the mince, in batches if needed, for 4â5 minutes, or until browned all over. Stir in the cooked onion and tomato purée and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the flour and cook for a further minute. Pour in the red wine, scraping up any caramelised bits with a wooden spoon, and add the thyme.
- Add the stock and simmer for 45 minutes, or until the mince is tender and the mixture has thickened. Season to taste, and add a few dashes of Worcestershire sauce. Keep warm over a very low heat. Preheat the grill to high.
- Meanwhile, for the mash, put the potatoes in a pan of salted water and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 12â15 minutes, or until they are tender. Drain and return the potatoes to the pan, then place over the heat for about 1 minute to drive off any excess moisture. Mash well, then add the butter and milk, beating to form a smooth mash. Season to taste.
- Put the cottage pie filling in a baking dish and spoon the mash over the top. Grill for 8â10 minutes, or until golden-brown.
- Meanwhile, boil the peas in boiling water in a small saucepan for 3â4 minutes, then drain and add the butter. Serve the cottage pie with the peas.
Prep Time
PT30M
Yield
2-3
Nutrition
- Calories: 722kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 37g
- Fat Content: 48g
- Fiber Content: 5g
- Protein Content: 28g
- Saturated Fat Content: 23g
- Sugar Content: 6g
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