Pie

Classic Cottage Pie with Peas

Prep25 min
Cook75 min
Total100 min
Serves6
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Method

Make it happen

  1. 01

    Brown beef mince in oil, draining excess fat. Add onion and carrots and cook 8 minutes.

  2. 02

    Boil potatoes for 18–20 minutes until tender, then drain well. Mash with the butter and milk until smooth; set aside for topping.

  3. 03

    Stir in tomato purée, stock and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer 15 minutes, add peas and cook 3 minutes more until gravy thickens.

  4. 04

    Heat the oven to 190°C fan. Spoon the cooked filling into a 24 cm ovenproof dish and spread the mash over it, making ridges with a fork.

  5. 05

    Bake for 25 minutes until bubbling and golden. Rest 10 minutes before serving.