English Cottage Pie With Cheddar And Parsnip Mash

Name: English Cottage Pie With Cheddar And Parsnip Mash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 large carrot, diced; 500 g beef mince; 1 tablespoon tomato puree; 300 ml beef stock, hot; 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 3 -5 fresh thyme leaves; FOR THE CHEDDAR PARSNIP MASH; 350 g floury potatoes; 350 g parsnips; 3 tablespoons 1% low-fat milk; 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 50 g mature cheddar cheese, grated

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 large carrot, diced
500 g beef mince
1 tablespoon tomato puree
300 ml beef stock, hot
1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 -5 fresh thyme leaves
FOR THE CHEDDAR PARSNIP MASH
350 g floury potatoes
350 g parsnips
3 tablespoons 1% low-fat milk
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
50 g mature cheddar cheese, grated

1
Preheat the oven to 180u00b0C/fan160u00b0C/gas 4.
2
Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat and add the onion and carrot and cook, stirring for 5 minutes.
3
Add the mince, turning the heat up and cook for 5 minutes until it is completely browned; Add the tomato puree, stir for 1 minute and add the beef stock, Worcestershire sauce and thyme.
4
Bring it to the boil, cover and simmer for 20 minutes; Uncover and cook for a further 5-10 minutes until most of the liquid has been absorbed; Check the seasoning and then spoon into a 2 litre ovenproof dish.
5
For the mash, cut the parsnips and potatoes into medium sized pieces and put into a large pan of cold salted water; Bring to the boil and simmer for 15 minutes or until tender; Drain and return to the pan for 30 seconds to get rid of any excess moisture; Mash with the milk and nutmeg, season and set aside.
6
Spoon the mash onto the mince; Rough it up with a fork and sprinkle with the cheese.
7
Bake for 25 minutes, until the mash is golden and crisp in places.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 onion, finely chopped, 1 large carrot, diced, 500 g beef mince, and more.

Yes, English Cottage Pie With Cheddar And Parsnip Mash falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!