Dinner · British

Cottage Pie

A traditional beef mince pie with fluffy potato topping.

Prep20 min
Cook50 min
Total70 min
Serves6

Ingredients

Serves6

Metric and US measurements are approximate conversions; ingredient densities vary. Double-check temperatures and cooking times when changing portions.

Method

1

Heat oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Boil potatoes until soft, about 18 minutes; drain and mash with butter and milk.

2

Brown the beef mince in a pan; add onion and carrots, and cook 7 minutes.

3

Stir in flour and tomato purée. Slowly add stock and simmer 15 minutes until thickened. Stir in peas.

4

Spoon the beef filling into an ovenproof dish. Spread the mash over it and rough up the top with a fork.

5

Bake 25–30 minutes until golden and bubbling.

Food safety: ensure poultry is fully cooked, handle raw meat separately, and check packaging for allergens. Times are estimates and ovens vary.