Gwent Cottage Pie Recipe

Name: Gwent Cottage Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 80 grams butter; 1 large onion sliced; 350 grams minced beef; 2 tbsp plain flour; 400 ml hot beef stock - home-made, from a cube, from a jar, however you want your beef stock; 3 medium leeks; 80 grams butter; 1 tbsp heaped, of plain flour; 100 ml milk; 1 tsp mustard powder; 150 grams grated cheese; 1 seasoning; 1 kg mashed potato - I use a floury potato with lots of butter and a dash of milk

Servings: persons

80 grams butter
1 large onion sliced
350 grams minced beef
2 tbsp plain flour
400 ml hot beef stock - home-made, from a cube, from a jar, however you want your beef stock
3 medium leeks
80 grams butter
1 tbsp heaped, of plain flour
100 ml milk
1 tsp mustard powder
150 grams grated cheese
1 seasoning
1 kg mashed potato - I use a floury potato with lots of butter and a dash of milk

1
Add the minced beef to a preheated saucepan and fry quickly releasing the fat (if you use lean beef you'll have to use oil) add thinly sliced onion and lower the heat allowing onions to saute - you can use more meat if you want, but I buy 450g and steal 100g of it to make my Cornish pasties ;)
2
When onions have become clear add the butter and melt
3
Sprinkle the flour over the top of the neat and onion mixture and stir in to absorb the butter.
4
Cook for 1 minute whilst stirring.
5
Add the beef stock a little at a time stirring well in between to avoid any lumps.
6
Put the meat layer into your chosen baking dish - I use a rectangular 12x8, 2 inch deep glass dish but you could choose round, smaller, deeper
7
Now make the leek layer (leaving meat to cool helps keep the layers separate during cooking)
8
Put butter into a saute pan with a lid.
9
Add the sliced leeks and sweat with the lid on over a low heat
10
When the leeks are soft, sprinkle over the flour and stir in for 1 minute
11
Add the milk and stir in well now add the mustard powder and grated cheese
12
If you don't have mustard powder you can use yellow English mustard.
13
Add any seasoning at this point that you feel necessary - we all have different palates
14
When leeks cooled dollop onto the meat sauce, then carefully, a forkfull at a time, cover it in mashed potato.
15
I start from the centre so if I don't have enough mashed potato i just leave a border around the outside - it's ok, it doesn't have to be perfect
16
So mashed potato - i may make fresh for this meal, but often I use leftover, so up to you but I would say that you need it to be fairly stiff.
17
You can keep in the fridge up to 48 hours before baking, the longer the better as it firms up the layers
18
Bake at 180 degrees C gas 4 for 35 - 40 minutes until the neat starts bubbling through and it starts to form a sticky crust

2522

kcal

Calories

263

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 80 grams butter, 1 large onion sliced, 350 grams minced beef, 2 tbsp plain flour, and more.

Yes, Gwent Cottage Pie 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!

Gwent Cottage Pie

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