Recipe
Kid-Friendly Cottage Pie
A comforting family cottage pie with savoury minced beef, peas and onion under creamy mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
Method
30 mins prep35 mins cook65 mins total
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Peel and cut the potatoes into even chunks.
Boil the potatoes in salted water for 15–20 minutes until tender. Drain, mash with the butter and milk, and season with the salt and pepper.
While the potatoes cook, heat the oil in a large frying pan. Soften the onion for about 5 minutes, then add the minced beef and cook until browned.
Stir in the tomato purée, Worcestershire sauce and beef stock. Simmer for 10 minutes until the filling thickens, then fold in the peas.
Spoon the beef filling into a baking dish and spread the mashed potato over the top. Roughen the surface with a fork.
Bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbling and golden. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavour, you can add grated cheese on top of the mashed potatoes before baking. This dish can be made ahead and reheated in the oven before serving. If your kids are not fans of peas, you can substitute them with sweetcorn or carrots.
About this recipe
A reliable British family favourite: rich minced beef and vegetables are simmered with stock, then covered with buttery mash and baked until golden.
