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Chunky beef cottage pie
Chunky beef cottage pie
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Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
115 minutes
Total Time:
135 minutes
Stay cozy and enjoy game day with this comforting dish.
Ingredients:
  • 9.20 gm olive oil
  • 1kg beef chuck steak, trimmed, cut into 3cm pieces
  • 8 eschalots, peeled, halved
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 40.00 ml plain flour
  • 44.40 gm tomato paste
  • 40.00 ml instant gravy powder
  • 510.00 gm beef stock
  • 2 large carrots, peeled, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, trimmed, chopped
  • 1 medium red capsicum, chopped
  • 165.00 ml frozen peas
  • 1kg Sebago potatoes, peeled, chopped
  • 84.98 gm milk
  • 50g butter, chopped
Instructions:
  • In a large, heavy-based saucepan over medium-high heat, heat half of the oil. Brown the beef in batches until cooked through, then transfer to a bowl.
  • Heat the remaining oil in a pan, then add the eschalots and garlic. Cook and stir for approximately 2 minutes until the eschalots are golden. Return the beef and juices to the pan, sprinkle in the flour, and cook while stirring for 1 minute. Mix in the tomato paste and gravy powder, then pour in the stock. Cover the pan, bring it to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Combine carrot, celery, and capsicum in the pot. Season with salt and pepper, then stir together. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Uncover and continue simmering for 30 more minutes, until beef is tender and sauce thickens slightly. Fold in peas.
  • Prepare the potato topping by boiling potatoes in a large saucepan of water for 12 minutes until tender. Drain and return to the pan, then mash with milk, butter, and seasonings until smooth.
  • Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan-forced. Transfer the beef mixture to an 8 cup-capacity ovenproof dish. Spread the potato topping over the beef. Bake for 20 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Let it rest for 5 minutes, then serve.