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Cheesy Cottage Pie

Added by Allora Andiamo | Tue 17 Feb 2009 @ 22:11

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Ingredients
Serves 6

approx 800g minced beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
2 large carrots, peeled and cubed
2/3 cup of frozen peas (optional)
approx• 250ml beef stock
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon sage
Salt and black pepper to season

Potato Cheese Topping:

6 large potatoes,boiled and mashed with a little milk and butter
1 handful of grated mature Cheddar cheese (or mature Gouda)
3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
Pinch of nutmeg

Method
1. Preheat oven to 190C.
2. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and fry the minced meat till browned.
3. Remove from the pan and set aside. Add the onions to the pan and fry till lightly browned.
4.Add the tomatoes and cook for a couple of minutes before adding the beef, carrots, peas and herbs.
5. Add the beef stock and season with salt and pepper.
6. Cook over a low heat for about 20mins, adding a bit more stock if it seems too dry (see note)
7. Transfer the meat into a large baking dish or ovenproof casserole.
8. Top with the mashed potatoes (which has been mixed with the cheeses and nutmeg) and score the top with a fork. You can either dot a little butter over the potatoes or spray a little olive oil over the top as I did.
9. Bake at 190C for approx 30mins, till golden.

Note: If you prefer more gravy in your pie double the quantity of stock and thicken with a little cornflour towards the end of cooking.

tried this recipe or a similar one? share your tips...

1. by debbie on Sun 31 Mar 2013 @ 14:29

Wonderful!! I do simmer for about an hour ...so comforting on these cold days

2. by Luke on Tue 19 Mar 2013 @ 15:52

Can you use tinned chopped tomatoes?

3. by Colin on Wed 24 Oct 2012 @ 16:43

Just made this for Tea tonight it smells great - Ive added 2 tbsp of original philadelphia to the mash with cheese also... mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm its so easy to follow - thanks Jamie - ur a genious.....

4. by Leona on Wed 05 Sep 2012 @ 10:20

I have a very fussy teenager that will not eat veggies. I made this pie with extra veggies and he went back for seconds. Love you Mr O thanks.

5. by Gibo993 on Mon 13 Feb 2012 @ 09:49

This is very good and and my kids now call it 'Magic' pie as it disappears so quick! I have a secret ingredient cut up a smallish parsnip into quite fine pieces , it near enough disappears but adds a very subtle flavour, I also add some tomato concentrate and a squeeze if tom sauce and maybe even a glug of red wine. cook the base the mince with everything in for a little longer but watch the liquid levels and adjust, make sure there is very little left before adding the topping.

6. by Laura on Wed 02 Nov 2011 @ 17:39

I have made this recipe several times. My family love it and its a nice, easy, mid- week recipe.

7. by Jo on Fri 21 Oct 2011 @ 16:48

I'm no gourmet chef but this recipe is easy to follow and simple to make. Tastes delicious and pleases my fella and daughters every time! Yum!!

8. by Stevelovesdinner on Sun 09 Oct 2011 @ 16:17

My misssus has made this recipe a dozen times. Never fails to please me and the boys. Cheers Jamie!

9. by gadija on Wed 14 Sep 2011 @ 11:27

Hi there, my son said to me yesterday he's been craving cottage pie, i made it quite a long time ago and really cannot remember how i made it, i just googled cottage pie and Jamie's recipe, (by the way my favourate chef to watch on tv), came up, i was very happy!! and so now i am definitely going to try this.

10. by Rory_n on Sun 04 Sep 2011 @ 20:14

trying this now but without the carrots and peas ... looks good

11. by FATIMA on Sun 07 Aug 2011 @ 00:50

WHO ATE ALL THE PIES

12. by fatima on Thu 04 Aug 2011 @ 23:04

mmmmm.ill try to tell sm1 2 make this 2 nyt!

13. by debbie on Fri 29 Jul 2011 @ 12:56

im going to attempt this recipe tonight , it looks lovely and all comments r brilliant so fingers crossed 4 me :-)

14. by Debbie on Thu 28 Jul 2011 @ 15:37

my son never liked cottage pie until I made this one, the only adjustment I made was to add extra stock and simmer for an hour keeping an eye on it and stirring ..............my advice to anyone who hasnt tried ti.............'go on try it you won't be disappointed'

15. by FamilyManager on Tue 17 May 2011 @ 14:03

My family like a lot more gravy in their pie...so doubled the stock amount. Then, afte rbrowning the mince, but before removing from the pan...I added about 1/3 cup flour to coat the meat. When I returned the meat to the veggies and added the stock...it made the perfect thickness and amount of gravy. (I also added rosemary instead of the thyme...yum.) My family LOVED it! Perfect recipie. Thanks Jamie!

16. by RebeccaClarke on Thu 28 Apr 2011 @ 17:17

how big does the frying pan have to be, would a wok be suitable? but going to try this recipe, sounds good XD

17. by Alannah on Tue 01 Mar 2011 @ 22:50

In the oven now, smells great.. I've made extra so some can be frozen for next time!

18. by Tanysynctaw on Sat 26 Feb 2011 @ 20:41

You certainly have some agreeable opinions and views. Your blog provides a fresh look at the subject.

19. by the peeps on Wed 16 Feb 2011 @ 20:04

on the stove simmering just now. great recipie, cheers :0)

20. by ritta on Tue 01 Feb 2011 @ 15:12

yummmmm amazing

21. by Sarah on Tue 01 Feb 2011 @ 11:43

Very easy to make, I added chives with the cheesy mash, yummy in my tummy :)

22. by valerie de Silva on Tue 01 Feb 2011 @ 08:34

Yummy, and very easy to cook. bythe way a added a little chillies and gave it a little bit6 of a bite

23. by Dave on Sat 15 Jan 2011 @ 19:20

Did for visiting in-laws as my first ever 'cook for others' event. Also did a veggie version with chopped mushrooms instead of mince. Added parsnip and part-cooked this and carrots in microwave beforehand to soften. Added HP Sauce to beef version and Marmite to veggie one for extra seasoning. Everyone had seconds. Thanks, Jamie -- much yumminess!

24. by Barry on Wed 05 Jan 2011 @ 15:50

Nice. I added a spoonful of Goose Fat into the mash which made it REALLY crispy on top and nice and moist underneath.

25. by Garssendi on Sun 19 Dec 2010 @ 14:05

Love Jamie Oliver, never get it wrong. Added Worcester sauce and mushrooms, no cheese as hubby didn't like it but add leeks to the mash potatoes and was a real success!!!

26. by Aimee on Thu 25 Nov 2010 @ 17:30

Brilliant recipe! Works a treat everytime, boyfriend loves it. I add a bit of wocester sauce, baked beans and mushrooms at the same time as the carrots and other bits. Great to freeze for another day too! Enjoy!!

27. by BelleFrenchie on Fri 19 Nov 2010 @ 18:53

Very yummy - added celeriac, carrots and wholegrain mustard in the mash. Very autumnal. Delicieux.

28. by luvleigh on Wed 17 Nov 2010 @ 16:06

well if i must say so my self its the best cottage pie ive ever had.
though i added some english mustard and some worchester sauce it was yummy yummy in my tummy :0)))

29. by Debbie on Thu 28 Oct 2010 @ 19:13

cooked in the morning and did add a dash of worcester sauce as someone suggested and simmered for longer.
we ate it in the evening after standing and OMG it was fantastic !!!!!!

30. by John C on Mon 11 Oct 2010 @ 16:20

Gonna do this one tonight for the pool lads at the pub. Me thinks I'm spoiling um!

31. by Chris on Thu 16 Sep 2010 @ 19:39

Seamus. If it was made with lamb it would be Shepherds pie, not cottage pie! :-)

32. by paigeandjet on Tue 31 Aug 2010 @ 05:49

YUM! :'D

33. by sajda on Mon 23 Aug 2010 @ 17:40

i have added chillies,garlic,ginger and corriander a little bit of a spicy sauce try it, its tastes wonderful .

34. by sarah_jade on Wed 11 Aug 2010 @ 13:07

Gorgeous follow this everytime mine and my husbands fav :)

35. by Gordon Ramsey on Tue 27 Jul 2010 @ 17:14

Wow, never tried this before! tastes great!

36. by Michelle on Thu 10 Jun 2010 @ 21:01

I love this cooked with some Guinness, as in his latest cookbook. Fabulous!!!

37. by Peter Jones on Thu 22 Apr 2010 @ 20:20

Have just made one of these for the Mrs and myself.
Very nice recipe, thankyou.

38. by valley_boi on Tue 20 Apr 2010 @ 12:27

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! cottage pie is the best
woop woop wooop

39. by jan on Thu 18 Mar 2010 @ 09:35

Hi I put a bit of worcestershire sauce in with the stock really yummy....

40. by aggie atkins on Fri 05 Mar 2010 @ 20:20

top recipe jay really enjoyed it, but may i suggest adding some cooking apples in the mash and possibly some egg fried rice in the middle, its really nice with a glass of red wine. cooking it with my husband tonight.

thanks for the guidelines *blushes*

41. by Ollie on Wed 24 Feb 2010 @ 17:45

gonna cook this tonight with my wife. It looks good, hope it tastes good.

42. by DG on Sun 21 Feb 2010 @ 15:36

Great with a spot of whole grain mustard in the mash instead.

43. by Gloria Vine on Sat 20 Feb 2010 @ 19:01

My husband loves everything with chilli, so I added a little tomatoe and chilli paste. It added a lovely kick!

44. by Iain Fisher on Tue 16 Feb 2010 @ 15:54

Having it tonight for supper.
Hope it tastes as good as it looks.
cheers and bpttms up lol

45. by seamus o´goblin on Sat 13 Feb 2010 @ 13:55

mmmmmmmmmmmmm, great stuff ollie me boy, ..BUT..i think it tastes better when it´s done with lamb rather than beef,...raw onions in the mashed spud.
all the best........smart arse. haha

46. by Elaine on Sun 24 Jan 2010 @ 12:41

Muching now! Yum - I used cherry tomatoes (could also use re-hydrated sundried) and half sweet potatoe in the mash plus the obligatory garlic - Fab!

47. by Amit Ummat on Tue 12 Jan 2010 @ 20:57

YUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMYYYYYYYYYYYY

48. by nikki on Mon 04 Jan 2010 @ 15:05

I added 2 cloves of garlic and 2 tbsp of tomato puree yum!!

49. by Tracey on Wed 18 Nov 2009 @ 12:59

wanted to do this for dinner and mind was a complete blank found recipe easy to follow and it brought back what I should do !!
yum yum

50. by Phil on Sun 25 Oct 2009 @ 13:12

Nice easy pie, I added a bit of cooked onion to the mash and cheese topping really nice

51. by Allora Andiamo on Wed 21 Oct 2009 @ 09:10

thanks bobby :-) i spotted it yesterday and decided to make one..i added a handful of chopped chives to the cheesy mash this time and it was luuurvly !
Allora
x

52. by bobbylocksville on Mon 19 Oct 2009 @ 12:05

Added as our weekly featured recipe! :-)
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53. by Allora Andiamo on Fri 25 Sep 2009 @ 16:41

hi emma, i'm sure it would :-) it's also nice made with a mix of mashed potato and swede, but then leave out the cheese and add a little double cream to the mixture instead...lovely :-)

54. by Emma on Wed 09 Sep 2009 @ 08:55

I love this pie, although i have not made it with the cheesey mash yet. I was wondering, do you think this dish would work with mustard mash?

55. by Chris Chambers on Sat 01 Aug 2009 @ 02:26

A fantastic but simple recipie. Thanks

56. by kay on Sat 28 Feb 2009 @ 13:23

sounds really yummy i'm gonna try this for dinner

57. by Chris Cracknell on Tue 24 Feb 2009 @ 07:05

YOM!

58. by preety on Wed 18 Feb 2009 @ 09:28

i tried dis wid cottage cheese(paneer) n wid half amt of stock............ it turned out really well.......

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