I cooked: Cheesy cottage pie

This classic English dish is made with beef mince, topped with mashed potatoes and cheese. I can see why it's one of Hubby's childhood favorites - Cheesy, rich and flavoursome plus it's really easy to make.

Cheesy cottage pie

Love the cheesy top!

Cheesy cottage pie

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 1 hour

Serves 4-5


Ingredients

400g minced beef

1 tbsp olive oil

1 large onion

2 medium carrots

400g can tomatoes

2 tbsp tomato puree

250ml beef stock

1/2 tsp thyme

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Freshly ground salt and pepper

5-6 tbsp of Parmesan cheese

For the mashed potatoes

4 large Russet potatoes

50g butter

1 tbsp milk

Freshly ground salt and pepper

1. Preheat oven to 190°C.

2. In a large frying pan, heat the olive oil and add the onion and carrots and cook over a medium heat for 5 minutes until soft.

3. Add the minced beef and cook till browned.

4. Add the tomatoes, tomato puree, thyme, beef stock and Worchestershire sauce.

5. Simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

6. Boil the potatoes in salted water for 20 minutes or until soft. Drain and mash (using a potato press) with some butter and milk. Season with salt and pepper.

7. Spoon the meat into a 24 cm ovenproof dish.

8. Top with the mashed potatoes and sprinkle evenly with Parmesan cheese. Score the top with a fork.

9. Then, bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Serve immediately.