ULTIMATE Cottage Pie British Comfort #food #foodie

Classic Cottage Pie Recipe Ingredients: For the Filling: 500g ground beef (80/20 mix) 1 large onion, diced 2 carrots, diced 2 celery stalks, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 150g frozen peas 2 tbsp tomato paste 250ml beef stock 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp dried thyme Salt and pepper to taste For the Potato Topping: 1kg potatoes (Maris Piper or Russet) 100ml heavy cream 50g butter Salt and pepper Optional: Grated cheese for topping Equipment: Large skillet Casserole dish Potato masher Baking sheet Preparation Steps: Meat Preparation Brown ground beef in hot skillet Break into small pieces Cook until deep golden color Remove excess fat Vegetable Base Same skillet, sauté onions, carrots, celery Add garlic, cook 2-3 minutes Return beef to pan Gravy Creation Add tomato paste Pour beef stock Worcestershire sauce Thyme, salt, pepper Simmer 15-20 minutes until thick Potato Topping Peel, cut potatoes into chunks Boil in salted water 15 minutes Drain, return to pot Mash with cream, butter Season generously Assembly Transfer meat to baking dish Top with mashed potatoes Create texture with fork Optional: Sprinkle cheese Baking Preheat oven 200°C (392°F) Bake 25-30 minutes Top should be golden brown Crispy edges are KEY Pro Tips: Use high-fat beef for flavor Don't rush the meat browning Potato topping should have peaks for crispy bits Let rest 10 minutes before serving Serving: Serves 4-6 people Great with side salad Freezes excellently Nutritional Estimate: Calories: 450 per serving Protein: 25g Carbs: 35g Fat: 22g