Chilli con carne cottage pie with mash

Name: Chilli con carne cottage pie with mash
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 1 h 25 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 2tbsp rapeseed or vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 red pepper, seeded and chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 400g lean steak mince; 1tbsp mild chilli powder; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2tsp paprika; 400g plum tomatoes; 200ml beef or chicken stock; 1tbsp tomato purée; 1/2tsp dried oregano; 400g red kidney beans, rinsed and drained; handful chopped flat leaf parsley; 1kg potatoes, such as King Edward or Maris Piper, peeled; good knob butter; 5tbsp soured cream; 25g grated cheddar; 1/4tsp crushed dried chilli flakes

Instructions

Prep:25minCook:1h 25min

This is a hearty twist on a classic cottage pie. The chilli con carne base layer adds a Mexican vibe, while the chilli-topped cheesy mash gives this winter warmer an extra kick. Great for a weekend dinner and can be frozen.

Updated at: Wed, 24 Dec 2025 21:15:06 GMT