Cotswold Cottage Pie
By British Cheese BoardThis cottage pie is topped with a thatch of cheesy mashed potatoes and swede - it's delicious!Time and servings
Ingredients
13 total- 400 g of lean beef mince
- 700 g of potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 carrot, finely chopped
- 75 g of green beans, chopped
- 1 tsp of dried mixed herbs
- 50 g of frozen peas, thawed
- 4 tsp of gravy granules for beef
- 100 g of double gloucester cheese, grated
- 100 g of mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tbsp of fresh chives, chopped
- 300 g of swede, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 sprinkle of ground black pepper
Method
5 stepsStep 1
Cook the potatoes and swede in simmering water until tender, about 20 minutes.
Step 2
Meanwhile, heat a large saucepan and add the mince, a handful at a time, cooking it until browned. Stir in the onion, carrot, green beans, mushrooms and mixed herbs. Add 450ml of water and simmer without a lid for 20 minutes, adding the peas for the final 2-3 minutes.
Step 3
Preheat the grill and warm a large baking dish under it for 1-2 minutes. Sprinkle the gravy granules into the mince mixture, stir until thickened, then transfer to the baking dish.
Step 4
Drain the potatoes and the swede, season and then mash thoroughly. Stir in the chives and about three-quarters of the cheese. Spoon over the mince, spreading it out to cover it. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top, then grill until golden brown. Serve.
Step 5
Cook's tip: make a vegetarian version with Quorn mince and use vegetable gravy granules.