Cottage Pie with Cheesy Mash

A warming cottage pie featuring savory beef mince topped with delicious, creamy cheesy mashed potatoes, baked until perfectly golden-brown.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 637.1 kcals 2548.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 46.4 grams 185.6 grams
Fat 33.6 grams 134.5 grams
Protein 37.1 grams 148.4 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
1
piece
Dairy
40
g
Butter
cubed
3
tbsp
100
g
Cheddar
grated
GrainsCereals
2
tbsp
Liquids
150
ml
500
ml
300
ml
Water
cold
Meat
500
g
NutsSeeds
2
clove
Garlic
peeled, finely chopped
1
piece
Bay Leaf
dried
1
piece
Salt
to taste
1
piece
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
peeled, chopped
2
stick
Celery
finely chopped
2
piece
Carrot
peeled, finely chopped
800
g
Potatoes
peeled and cut into even-sized pieces

Steps

  • Fry the onion, celery, and carrots in sunflower oil for 8 minutes until softened.
  • Add the garlic and cook for 3 more minutes.
  • Brown the beef mince with the vegetables for 5 minutes.
  • Pour in the wine and boil until the liquid evokes.
  • Stir in the flour and cook for a few minutes.
  • Add beef stock, water, tomato purée, and herbs.
  • Simmer covered for 30 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  • Season with Worcestershire sauce and spoon into a 1.5 litre dish.
  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Boil the potatoes for 15 minutes until soft.
  • Mash the potatoes with butter, milk, and cheese.
  • Spoon the mash over the mince and create patterns with a fork.
  • Bake for 25 minutes until the topping is golden-brown.