Simple Cottage Pie
By mteo
Recipe for a simple mid-week meal

Ingredients
- 500g Minced Beef
- 1 Large Onion
- 3 Carrots
- A Handful of Peas
- Tomato Purée
- Gravy Granules
- 5-6 Potatoes
- Butter
- Milk
- Cheese (optional)
Details
servings 4
Level of difficulty Average
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 40mins
Cost Average budget
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 200c and finely dice the carrots and onions and peel potatoes then chop them to equal sizes
Step 2
Fry the carrots, onions and minced beef
+in a pot boil the potatoes
Step 3
When the meat is browned add some tomato purée and gravy granules then add water and let simmer
Step 4
After 15-20 minutes the potatoes should be cooked and you can add the peas to the mince mix
Step 5
Drain the potatoes add butter and milk (to taste) and mash until smooth
Step 6
Put mince mix in baking dish (of adequate size) and then spread the mash on top
+grate cheese over the top (optional)
Step 7
Leave in the oven for 15-20 mins until golden on top then serve
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