Cottage Pie with Leeks

Savoury minced beef and carrots topped with softened leeks and creamy mashed potatoes, then baked until golden and crisp.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 620.6 kcals 2482.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 42.2 grams 168.6 grams
Fat 34.6 grams 138.2 grams
Protein 35.2 grams 140.8 grams
Cook Time
75 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
15
ml
15
ml
Dairy
15
g
Butter
knob for leeks
30
ml
Cream
splash for mash
30
g
Butter
for mash
Liquids
290
ml
Meat
NutsSeeds
1
piece
1
sprig
Thyme
leaves only
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground
OilsFats
15
ml
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
chopped
1
piece
Carrot
chopped
400
g
Tomatoes
canned
2
piece
Leeks
chopped
4
piece

Steps

  • Heat olive oil in a large lidded pan and fry chopped onion and carrot for five minutes.
  • Add minced beef to the pan and fry until browned.
  • Stir in tomatoes, tomato purée, beef stock, bay leaf, and thyme.
  • Simmer the mixture for 30 minutes and season with salt and pepper.
  • Boil quartered potatoes in salted water for 10 to 15 minutes until tender.
  • Drain the potatoes and mash them thoroughly.
  • Mix in cream, butter, and seasoning, then preheat the oven to 190°C.
  • Add ketchup and Worcestershire sauce to the meat, reducing liquid if necessary.
  • Fry chopped leeks in butter in a separate pan until softened.
  • Transfer meat to an ovenproof dish and layer the leeks on top.
  • Spread mash over the top and bake for 30 minutes until golden.