Cottage Pie
Discover the mouth-watering cottage pie recipe, a classic comfort food with a rich history and origin. Learn how to make this easy, delectable dish perfect for any mealtime.
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 1 hr
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 800 g Beef Mince
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 large Onion (finely chopped)
- 2 Carrots (peeled, finely diced)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp Tomato Puree
- 250 ml Beef Stock
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 tsp Dried Thyme
- 1 tsp Dried Rosemary
- Black Pepper (adjust to taste)
- Salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 kg Potatoes (peeled and cut into chunks)
- 100 ml Milk
- 50 grams Butter
- Cheese (grated, optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add finely chopped onion, diced carrots, and minced garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, approximately 5 minutes.
- 3
Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, using a wooden spoon to break it up.
- 4
Stir in tomato paste, beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 10 minutes to allow the flavours to blend. Remove from heat.
- 5
In a separate pot, boil peeled and chunked potatoes in salted water until tender when pierced with a fork, about 15-20 minutes. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
- 6
Add milk and butter to the pot with the potatoes. Mash them until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 7
Transfer the beef mixture to a baking dish and spread the mashed potatoes evenly on top. Optionally, sprinkle grated cheese over the mashed potatoes.
- 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, until the top is golden and the filling is bubbling.
- 9
Allow the cottage pie to cool for a few minutes before serving.
- 10
Serve the cottage pie hot and enjoy!