Hearty Budget British Cottage Pie

Submitted by Chef #485996

"This lovely cottage pie is a favourite in our household and so quick and easy to make. makes lovely large portions and comes in at about £4 for the whole recipe. my own recipe ive been making for years. tuck in."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 1 pie
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 500 g minced beef
• 1 onion
• 1⁄2 swede
• 4 carrots
• 5 potatoes
• 1 beef stock cube
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 500 ml water (may use less)
• 50 g cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons butter

directions

1. chop the onion and brown with the mince in a saucepan. add stock cube and cover with water. simmer for 20 minutes. add worcestershire sauce.
2. meanwhile, chop and peel the potatoes, carrots and swede and place in a pan of boiling water. cook for 20 minutes until tender.
3. place the mince and onion mixture into a large oven proof dish
4. drain and mash the carrots, potatoes and swede with the butter. place on top of the mince.
5. add the grated cheese and score with a fork then bake in oven at 220 degrees for 20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
6. serve with peas and gravy.
7. enjoy.