Cottage Pie to Feed a Crowd

Hearty beef mince with carrots and onions topped with creamy mashed potatoes, baked until golden brown to serve forty people.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 585.3 kcals 23412 kcals
Carbohydrates 40.5 grams 1618 grams
Fat 34.9 grams 1395 grams
Protein 30.7 grams 1228 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
40 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
400
g
Butter
cubed
450
ml
GrainsCereals
Liquids
4.5
l
2.8
l
Water
cold
Meat
5
kg
NutsSeeds
4
piece
8
tbsp
Parsley
finely chopped
1
piece
Salt
to taste
1
piece
Black Pepper
freshly ground to taste
OilsFats
Vegetables
10
piece
Onion
peeled and chopped
1
kg
Carrot
peeled and finely chopped
8
kg
Potato
floury, peeled and cut into even-sized pieces

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Fry onions and carrots in sunflower oil for 8 minutes until softened.
  • Add beef mince and cook until browned all over.
  • Stir in the flour and cook for a few minutes.
  • Gradually add beef stock, water, tomato purée, and bay leaves.
  • Simmer covered for 30 minutes until mince is tender and sauce thickens.
  • Season with Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and parsley.
  • Spoon the beef mixture into ovenproof dishes.
  • Boil potatoes in water for 15 minutes until soft.
  • Drain potatoes and mash with butter and milk until smooth.
  • Spread the mash over the beef and create patterns with a fork.
  • Bake for 25 minutes until the topping is golden-brown.