Description
Jamie Oliver’s Cottage Pie is a traditional British dish made with minced beef cooked in a rich gravy with vegetables, then topped with smooth mashed potatoes and baked until golden and crispy.
Ingredients
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For the Meat Filling:
- 500g minced beef
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp tomato purée
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 400ml beef stock
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Mashed Potato Topping:
- 800g potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 50g butter
- 100ml milk
- 50g grated cheddar cheese (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Meat Filling
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add onions, carrots, celery, and garlic, and sauté until softened.
- Stir in minced beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart.
- Mix in tomato purée, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and rosemary.
- Pour in beef stock, season with salt and pepper, and let simmer for 20 minutes until thickened.
Step 2: Make the Mashed Potato Topping
- Boil potatoes in salted water for 15 minutes until tender.
- Drain and mash with butter and milk until smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper, and mix in grated cheese if using.
Step 3: Assemble and Bake
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Spread the beef mixture evenly in a baking dish.
- Top with mashed potatoes, smoothing with a spoon.
- Use a fork to create ridges on top for a crispier texture.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
Step 4: Serve and Enjoy
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley for extra flavor.