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Cottage Pie with Cheddar and Herbs

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Cottage Pie with Cheddar and Herbs

Shepherd's Pie

  1. Ground Beef Dishes

Prep: 25 min • Cook: 40 min. A twist on the classic, this Cottage Pie features a savory beef mince filling topped with mashed potatoes infused with sharp cheddar cheese and fresh chives, baked until bubbly and golden brown.

Preparation time
25 min
Cooking time
40 min
Total time
1 hr 5 min
Servings
6
Course
Main
Complexity
Easy
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Ingredients

Filling

  • 18oz minced beef
  • 1 pc onion(finely chopped)
  • 8 3/7 fl oz beef broth
  • 2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp flour(for thickening)
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • salt(to taste)
  • black pepper(to taste)

Topping

  • 2lb potatoes(peeled and quartered)
  • 4oz cheddar cheese(grated)
  • 2 tbsp chives(chopped)
  • 2oz butter
  • 1 2/3 fl oz milk(warmed)

Instructions

Make the Filling

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large ovenproof pan or saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the minced beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess fat.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the pan and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, bring to a simmer, stirring constantly until the sauce has thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Remove from heat and set aside.

Prepare the Topping

  1. While the filling is simmering, place the quartered potatoes in a large saucepan, cover with cold water, add a pinch of salt, and bring to the boil. Cook for 15-20 minutes until tender.
  2. Drain the potatoes well and return them to the hot saucepan to allow any excess moisture to evaporate.
  3. Mash the potatoes until smooth, then beat in the butter, warmed milk, grated cheddar cheese, and chopped chives. Season with salt and pepper.

Assemble and Bake

  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan/Gas Mark 6).
  2. Spoon the mashed potato topping evenly over the beef filling. Use a fork to create a decorativepattern on the surface.
  3. Place the dish on a baking tray and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
  4. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Servings
6
Serving size (imperial)
12.3 oz
NutrientPer servingPer 100 gTotal (6 servings)
Calories650 kcal185.7 kcal3,900 kcal
Protein35 g10 g210 g
Fat30 g8.6 g180 g
Carbs55 g15.7 g330 g

Tips

  • For an extra rich topping, mix a beaten egg yolk into the mashed potatoes with the cheese and chives.
  • If the potato topping starts to brown too quickly before the filling is heated through, loosely cover the dish with foil.
  • Serve hot with a side of steamed green vegetables like broccoli or peas for a complete meal.

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