Cottage pie

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 170°C. Peel and dice the onions, add boiling water and boil for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are soft.

Step 2

Drain the potatoes through a colander and leave them to steam for 5 minutes. Add the cream & butter to the pan while still hot before returning the potatoes to the pot.

Step 3

Mash the potatoes until smooth, add a little salt & pepper to taste. Cover and set aside.

Step 4

Heat the oil over a medium/ high heat. Add the onions and fry for 3-4 minutes

Step 5

Add the carrot and celery, fry for another 3-4 minutes until softened then add the mince and fry for a further 3-4 minutes until browned.

Step 6

Whisk together all of the ingredients for the sauce while the vegetables and mince are cooking. Add them to the pan, bring to a simmer and then reduce the heat.

Step 7

Leave the sauce to simmer for 15 minutes. Add the peas and simmer for 2 more minutes.

Step 8

Combine cornflour with 1tbsp cold water, add to the sauce and leave to thicken for 2 minutes.

Step 9

Transfer the filling to a casserole dish and top with the mashed potato. Spread the potato evenly over the top. Add a pinch of sea salt and black pepper.

Step 10

Bake In the oven for 25 minutes, remove and sprinkle the cheese over the top then grill for a further 5 minutes.