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Bovril Cottage Pie
Makes: 6 – 8 portions Oven: 200 °C / 400 °C
Preparation Time: 1 hour Baking Time: 25 – 30 minutes
Ingredients
Mince
| 15 | ml | Olive oil (1 Tbsp) |
| 1 | Medium onion, chopped | |
| 4 | Garlic cloves, finely chopped (2 Tbsp / |
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| 15 | ml | Dried mixed herbs (1 Tbsp) |
| 500 | g | Beef mince |
| 15 | ml | Flour (1 Tbsp) |
| 30 | ml | Tomato paste (2 Tbsp) |
| 30 | ml | Bovril (2 Tbsp) |
| 15 | ml | Worcestershire sauce (1 Tbsp) |
| 500 | ml | Water (2 cups) |
| 200 | g | Frozen mixed vegetables |
| 5 | ml | Salt |
| 5 | ml | Black pepper |
| 30 | ml | Parsley, finely chopped (2 Tbsp) |
Mashed Potatoes
| 1.5 | kg | Potatoes, peeled and chopped |
| 200 | ml | Milk, warmed |
| 25 | g | Butter |
| 200 | g | Cheddar cheese, grated (1¾ Cups / |
| 5 | ml | Nutmeg powder (1 tsp) |
Method
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic. Sauté for 3 – 4 minutes, or until soft.
- Stir in the dried herbs. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the beef mince. Break it up with a wooden spoon and cook until no longer pink, about 5 – 7 minutes.
- Sprinkle the flour over the mince and stir well to coat. Cook for 1 – 2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.
- Add the tomato paste, Bovril, Worcestershire sauce, and water. Stir to combine. Reduce heat to low and let it simmer gently for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. The sauce should thicken slightly.
- Stir in the frozen mixed vegetables, salt and pepper. Simmer for another 6 – 8 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and finish with parsley. Cool and set aside.
- Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 15 – 20 minutes, or until the potatoes and fork-tender.
- Drain the potatoes well, then return them to the hot pot. Let them sit uncovered for 2 – 3 minutes to allow excess moisture to evaporate.
- Add the warm milk and butter to the potatoes. Mash until smooth and creamy. Stir in ¾ of the cheese, nutmeg, salt and pepper and mix well.
- Spoon the cooked mince into an ovenproof baking dish, spreading it out evenly and top with the mashed potatoes. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the mash. Bake in a preheated oven at 200 °C / 400 °F for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is golden. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
