British · Comfort Food

Classic Cottage Pie

Rich, savoury minced beef cooked with diced carrots and celery under a smooth, buttery mashed potato crust.

Prep
20 min
Cook
45 min
Total
1 hr 5 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
Easy
Protein
~32g

Ingredients

Make this recipe gluten free

Not gluten free as written. Swap the plain flour, check your stock, and use balsamic vinegar instead of Worcestershire sauce.

Units
4 servings
Dad's tip

Scatter two handfuls of grated cheddar cheese over the mashed potato before baking for a rich, golden crust.

For extra depth in the meat sauce, pour in a splash of red wine just before adding the stock.

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