Comforting Cottage Pie With Tenderstem Broccoli

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 16:32:21 GMT

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 220°C/ 200°C (fan)/ 425°F/ Gas 7 Boil a kettle

Step 2

Peel the potatoes and cut them into small bite-sized pieces

Step 3

Add the chopped potatoes to a pot of boiled water, bring to the boil over a high heat and cook for 10-12 min or until fork-tender

Step 4

Once done, drain and return to the pot to steam dry

Step 5

While the potatoes are cooking, re-boil a kettle

Step 6

Peel and finely chop the red onion[s]

Step 7

Top, tail, and dice the carrot[s]

Step 8

Peel and finely chop (or grate) the garlic

Step 9

Heat a large, wide-based pan (preferably non-stick) with a drizzle of olive oil over a medium heat

Step 10

Once hot, add the chopped onion, carrot and garlic and cook for 3-4 min or until beginning to soften

Step 11

Meanwhile, dissolve the Kallo beef stock cube[s] and tomato paste in 250ml [400ml] boiled water and stir in the Marmite – this is your tomato stock

Step 12

Once the vegetables have softened, add the beef mince and cook for 3-4 min or until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as you go

Step 13

Grate the cheddar cheese

Step 14

Once the beef is browned, add the tomato stock to the pan and bring to the boil over a high heat

Step 15

Season with a grind of black pepper and cook for 4-5 min or until slightly thickened – this is your beef mixture

Step 16

While the beef mixture thickens, return the drained potatoes to a low heat with a large knob of butter, a splash of milk and a pinch of salt and pepper

Step 17

Mash until smooth

Step 18

Once the beef mixture has thickened, transfer it to an oven-proof dish

Step 19

Top with the mashed potato and sprinkle over the grated cheese

Step 20

Put the dish in the oven for 15-20 min or until golden brown and bubbling – this is your cottage pie

Step 21

While your cottage pie is cooking, re-boil a kettle

Step 22

Add the Tenderstem broccoli to a pot with plenty of boiled water and bring to the boil over a high heat

Step 23

Once boiling, cook for 3-4 min or until tender with a slight bite, then drain and season with a pinch of salt

Step 24

Serve the cottage pie with the Tenderstem broccoli to the side and enjoy!

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