Cottage Pie.

Here’s a classic Cottage Pie (beef-based) recipe—simple and comforting 🍽️

Ingredients

For the filling

• 500 g (1 lb) ground beef
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1–2 carrots, diced
• 1–2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp flour
• 250 ml (1 cup) beef stock
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: peas or corn

For the mash

• 1 kg (2 lb) potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 50 g (3 tbsp) butter
• Splash of milk
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Cook the potatoes
   Boil in salted water until tender. Drain, mash with butter, milk, and salt. Set aside.
2. Make the filling
   Sauté the onion and carrots in a little oil until soft. Add garlic and cook briefly.
   Add the beef and brown it well.
3. Thicken and season
   Stir in tomato paste and flour. Cook 1 minute.
   Add stock and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer 10–15 minutes until thick. Season to taste. Stir in peas/corn if using.
4. Assemble
   Spread the beef mixture into a baking dish. Top evenly with mashed potatoes. Rough up the surface with a fork for crisp edges.
5. Bake
   Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20–25 minutes, until golden on top.

If you want, I can give you a quick version, a vegetarian swap, or tips to make the mash extra crispy.