Transport yourself back to those family dinners with a hearty beef and veg filling and a cheesy mashed potato topping. Cottage pie is the ultimate savoury comfort food, so go on, treat yourself to seasoned beef topped with buttery mash and browned under the grill to finish.
This comfort food classic is a favourite in the cooler months but pair it with a fresh salad and you can enjoy it all year round.
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Ingredients
Mashed potato topping
Method
1.Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F.
2.Heat oil in a large saucepan over high heat; cook beef and onion, stirring, for 5 minutes or until browned.
3.Add carrot, celery, thyme, stock, sauce, paste and tomatoes; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until carrots are tender. Add peas; cook for 10 minutes or until peas are tender and the liquid has thickened.
4.Meanwhile, to make mashed potato topping, boil, steam or microwave potatoes until tender; drain. Mash potato with butter and milk.
5.Spoon beef mixture into a 2.5-litre (10-cup) ovenproof dish. Spread topping over beef mixture; sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until pie is heated through and topping is golden. Serve sprinkled with extra thyme, if you like.
