Name: Mum’s Traditional Cottage Pie
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 1 large white onion, finely diced; 2 medium carrots, finely diced; 150 g / 5 oz mushrooms, finely diced (chestnut mushrooms recommended); 2 cloves garlic, finely diced; 1 kg / 2.2 lb minced/ground beef (10–12% fat); 120 ml / 1/2 cup dry red wine; 600 ml / 2 1/2 cups beef stock; 4 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 2 heaped tbsp gravy granules; 1 tbsp tomato puree (or tomato paste in US); 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp dried rosemary; 1 bay leaf; Salt and black pepper, to taste; Olive oil, as needed; 2 kg / 4.4 lbs baking potatoes, peeled and diced; 3–4 heaped tbsp butter; 1/4–1/2 tsp ground nutmeg; 250 g / 2 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated; 120 ml / 1/2 cup cream or whole milk; Generous helpings of salt and pepper, to taste

Mum’s Traditional Cottage Pie

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Author: Maria
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Yield: 6–8 servings 1x
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: British
Diet: Halal

Description

Mum’s Traditional Cottage Pie is a comforting classic featuring a savory ground beef and vegetable filling topped with creamy mashed potatoes and melted cheddar cheese, perfect for family dinners.

Ingredients

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1 large white onion, finely diced
2 medium carrots, finely diced
150 g / 5 oz mushrooms, finely diced (chestnut mushrooms recommended)
2 cloves garlic, finely diced
1 kg / 2.2 lb minced/ground beef (10-12% fat)
120 ml / 1/2 cup dry red wine
600 ml / 2 1/2 cups beef stock
4 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 heaped tbsp gravy granules
1 tbsp tomato puree (or tomato paste in US)
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried rosemary
1 bay leaf
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Olive oil, as needed
2 kg / 4.4 lbs baking potatoes, peeled and diced
3-4 heaped tbsp butter
1/4-1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
250 g / 2 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
120 ml / 1/2 cup cream or whole milk
Generous helpings of salt and pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 200°C / 400°F.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrots, and mushrooms until softened.
Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
Stir in red wine, beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, gravy granules, tomato puree, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15–20 minutes until thickened. Remove bay leaf.
Meanwhile, boil potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15–20 minutes. Drain and mash with butter, cream, nutmeg, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Layer the beef mixture in a baking dish and spread mashed potatoes evenly on top.
Sprinkle grated cheddar cheese over the mashed potatoes.
Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and golden brown.
Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use a mix of red wine and beef stock for deeper flavor, or omit wine if preferred.
Gravy granules help thicken the filling quickly; adjust to desired consistency.
Optional: sprinkle extra herbs or paprika on top for added color.
This dish can be made ahead and reheated in the oven.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (approx 1/8 of pie)
Calories: 480
Sugar: 6 g
Sodium: 700 mg
Fat: 22 g
Saturated Fat: 12 g
Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 45 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 28 g
Cholesterol: 90 mg

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