Day 18/30 Cottage Pie Serves up 6 500g beef mince 1 celery, finely diced 1 carrot, finely diced 1 onion, finely diced 1 cup frozen petits pois 2-3 cloves garlic Tbsp Worcestershire sauce Tbsp bisto onion gravy powder Tbsp tomato purée 400g chopped tomato Tsp fresh coriander Tbsp coriander Tsp cumin Tbsp chicken bouillon 1 stock pot, vegetable or beef Salt to taste 1 sprig rosemary and thyme Handful grated cheese (I used cheddar) 2kg potato 1 cup single cream or milk 1/3 cup butter Salt, pepper, garlic powder 1 egg yolk, optional Mash Potatoes 1. Peel and chop your potatoes. Place in a pot and add cold water. Cook for 30mins or under a fork can go through. Drain. 2. Add half the milk and begin to mash. And slowly continue to add until you’ve finished the milk. Add your seasoning to taste. Then add your yolk and mix gently. Cottage Pie 1. Add the mince to a shallow pan. I’m using a cast iron as its oven safe. Really break up the meat, once the meat is cooked and all the liquid evaporates add you chopped veg and mix well. If it needs oil, add a little olive oil. 2. Once the vegetables is slightly translucent, add the spices, fresh herbs, Worcestershire sauce, gravy powder, tomato purée and stock pot. Mix really well. 3. Add your frozen peas and tomatoes. Stir and cover and leave to simmer for 20mins. 4. When ready, remove from heat and spoon over your mash potatoes to cover the entire top. Add some grated cheese and some fresh thyme and place in a preheated oven @190c for 15 then under the grill/broiler for 5mins or until the top is golden! 5. Serve with some fresh gravy and enjoy! #cottagepie #shepherdspie #pie #british #britishfood #comfortfood #cheapmeals #budget #budgetmeals #fyp