Classic Beef Mince Cottage Pie
with Cheese and Sauteed Peas
This Classic Beef Mince Cottage Pie is a crowd pleaser and is one to get the family round the dinner table for. Super simple to make, and easily customised to suit the kids too.
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Ingredients
450 grams
Potatoes
240 grams
British Beef Mince
2 unit(s)
Garlic Clove
30 grams
Tomato Puree
1 sachet(s)
Mixed Herbs
22 grams
Red Wine Jus Paste
(Contains Sulphites, Celery)
30 grams
Mature Cheddar Cheese
(Contains Milk)
120 grams
Peas
Not included in your delivery
200 milliliter(s)
Water for the Sauce
Nutritional information
Utensils
Instructions
Bring a large saucepan of water with 1/2 tsp salt to the boil.
Chop the potatoes into 2cm chunks (peel first if you prefer).
When your pan of water is boiling, add the potatoes and cook until you can easily slip a knife through, 15-20 mins.
Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.
Once hot, add the beef mince. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mince has browned, 5-6 mins. Use a spoon to break up the mince as it cooks. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw mince.
Meanwhile, peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
Once the mince has browned, drain and discard any excess fat. Stir in the tomato puree, garlic and mixed herbs, then stir-fry for 1 min.
Stir in the water for the sauce (see pantry for amount) and red wine jus paste, then bring to the boil. TIP: If your red wine jus paste has hardened, pop in a bowl of hot water for 1 min.
Lower the heat and simmer until thickened, 5-6 mins. IMPORTANT: The mince is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.
While the mince simmers, preheat your grill to high. Grate the Cheddar.
Once the potatoes are cooked, drain in a colander and return to the pan, off the heat. Add a knob of butter and a splash of milk (if you have any) and mash until smooth.
Season with salt and pepper. Cover with a lid to keep warm.
Once the mince mixture is ready, taste and season with salt and pepper if needed, then transfer to an appropriately sized ovenproof dish.
Top with an even layer of mash and sprinkle over the Cheddar.
Grill until the cheese is bubbling and golden, 5-6 mins.
Meanwhile, wipe out the mince frying pan and pop it back on medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil.
Once hot, add the peas and stir-fry for 2-3 mins, then remove from the heat.
When everything's ready, carefully remove the cottage pie from your grill and share between your plates. Serve with the peas alongside.
Enjoy!
