Cottage Pie & Sautéed Vegetables

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Anna Middleton (@chefanna)

A classic cottage pie with a savoury beef filling topped with creamy mashed potatoes and served with a side of sautéed vegetables.

Prep Time
20min
Cook Time
40min
Total Time
1hr
Cottage Pie & Sautéed Vegetables recipe

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = one portion of pie and vegetables)

Meat Filling

  • 2cups
    beef mince
  • 1piece
    small onion, finely chopped
  • 1clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1/2cup
    small carrot cubes
  • 1tsp
    dried mixed herbs
  • 1 1/2cups
    water
  • 2tbsp
    Oh So Gravy powder
  • 2tbsp
    vegetable oil
  • salt & pepper to taste

Mashed Potato Topping

  • 3piece
    medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 2tbsp
    butter
  • 1/4cup
    milk
  • 1/2tsp
    ground nutmeg
  • 1cup
    grated cheddar cheese
  • salt & pepper to taste

Sautéed Vegetables (Side Dish)

  • 1piece
    small red pepper, chunks
  • 1piece
    small yellow pepper, chunks
  • 1cup
    baby marrows, diagonally sliced
  • 1/2cup
    carrot slices, lightly steamed
  • 1tbsp
    vegetable oil
  • salt & pepper to taste

How to make Cottage Pie & Sautéed Vegetables

Prepare the Meat Filling

  1. Heat a pan over medium heat and add vegetable oil.

  2. Sauté the onion and carrot cubes until golden brown, then add the beef mince and cook until browned.

  3. Add the garlic, dried herbs, salt, and pepper.

  4. In a small bowl, mix Oh So Gravy powder with water until smooth, then pour into the pan.

  5. Simmer until the sauce has reduced and is coating the meat.

  6. Transfer the filling to a baking dish.

Prepare the Mashed Potatoes

  1. Boil potatoes in water until soft.

  2. Drain and mash with butter and milk until smooth.

  3. Add the nutmeg, salt, and pepper, and mix well.

  4. Spread the mashed potatoes over the beef filling and smooth it out.

  5. Sprinkle grated cheddar cheese on top.

Bake the Cottage Pie

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C.

  2. Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown on top.

Sauté the Vegetables

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a pan over high heat.

  2. Add red pepper and yellow pepper, then remove.

  3. Repeat the process for the baby marrows and carrot slices.

  4. All the vegetables should be a bit crunchy but with color.

  5. Add all vegetables together in the pan and mix well.

  6. Season with salt and black pepper and sauté together for another minute.

Serve

  1. Dish up the cottage pie with the sautéed vegetables on the side. Enjoy!

Tips & Tricks

  1. For a creamier mashed potato topping, add more milk as needed.

  2. Ensure the vegetables are not overcooked to maintain their crunchiness.

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Anna Middleton

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