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Cottage Pie

A traditional British winter dish, made with minced beef with a mashed potato topping
Servings: 4
Author: Alison

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 medium carrots
  • 500 g minced beef
  • 1 400g tin chopped tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons brown sauce
  • 300 ml beef stock
  • 1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs
  • A splash of Worcestershire sauce
  • salt and black pepper to season
  • 1 dessert spoon gravy granules

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 190C, 375F, Gas Mark 5
  • Chop the onions, garlic and carrot into small pieces.
  • Heat the oil in a pan and gently cook the onions, garlic and carrots until soft.
  • Add the mince and cook until brown.
  • Add the tinned tomatoes, beef stock, mixed herbs and Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook for 30 minutes until the mince is cooked. In the last five minutes add the brown sauce and gravy granules.
  • Whilst the meat mixture is cooking peel and chop the potatoes.
  • Boil the potatoes in water until they are soft.
  • Drain the potatoes, add a little butter and mash until soft.
  • Place the mince mixture into a casserole dish.
  • Top the mince with the mashed potatoes and place the casserole dish in the oven.
  • Cook for 30 minutes, until the top is golden brown.