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Cottage Pie🥧 Creamy mashed potatoes, rich savoury meat sauce and a golden crispy top🥘 All you need is: •500 g ground beef or beef & pork mince •1 onion •1 carrot •1–2 celery stalks •2 garlic cloves •1–2 tbsp tomato paste •A little tomato sauce •150–200 ml beef stock •Green peas •Salt, black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika •Potatoes •Butter and milk How To Make: 1. Fry the mince in a little vegetable oil. Add finely chopped onion, carrot, celery and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are soft. 2. Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder and smoked paprika. Add the tomato paste, mix well and cook for 5 minutes. 3. Add a little tomato sauce and beef stock. Cover and simmer for 10–15 minutes. Stir in the green peas at the end. 4. Boil the potatoes and mash them with butter and milk until smooth and creamy. 5. Transfer the meat mixture to a baking dish. Spread the mashed potatoes on top and create decorative ridges with a fork. 6. Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20–25 minutes, until golden brown. For an extra crispy top, use the grill/broiler for a few minutes at the end. 7. Serve hot. #cottagepie #shepherdspie #cozydinner #DinnerIdeas #dinnerinspo