Quick Weeknight Cottage Pie
A comforting, speedy version of the British classic, using pre-cooked microwaveable mash to cut down on time while keeping that hearty, traditional flavour.
25 min
Cook time
4
Servings
Easy
Difficulty
~640
Calories
Nutrition (per serving)
640
Calories · kcal
24
Protein · g
74
Carbs · g
28
Fat · g
Ingredients
- beef mince (12% fat) — 500g
- ready-to-eat microwave mashed potato — 800g
- carrots, diced — 200g
- beef stock — 250ml
- plain flour — 1 tbsp
- worcestershire sauce — 1 tbsp
- sunflower oil — 1 tbsp
Method
- 1
Preheat your oven grill to high.
- 2
Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat and brown the beef mince for 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the diced carrots and cook for another 3 minutes until slightly softened.
- 4
Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute before pouring in the beef stock and Worcestershire sauce.
- 5
Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- 6
Transfer the mixture into a baking dish and spread the ready-made mashed potato over the top.
- 7
Use a fork to create ridges in the potato for texture, then grill for 5-8 minutes until golden brown.
Allergens to check
gluten, milk, fish
Why this works
By using high-quality microwave mash and thin-cut carrots, we significantly reduce the cooking time without losing the essential, comforting flavour profile of a traditional cottage pie.
Equipment
large frying pan, baking dish, fork, wooden spoon
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