Classic Cottage Pie with Creamy Mash

The ultimate comfort dish for midweek meals

Cottage Pie – British Classic with Butcher’s Mince and Creamy Mash from David Cox Butchers

🔥 Why Choose Our Butcher’s Mince?
Lean, flavourful, and full of depth – our steak mince delivers a robust taste to your classic pie filling.

🥩 Ingredients – Buy Fresh from Our Butcher’s Shop

• 500g Premium Steak Mince

• 1 Onion, diced

• 2 Carrots, diced

• 1 Garlic Clove, minced

• 1 tbsp Tomato Purée

• 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce

• 250ml Beef Stock

• 1 tsp Thyme

• Salt & Pepper

• For the mash: 750g Potatoes, 50g Butter, 75ml Milk

🔥 How to Cook the Perfect Cottage Pie
1️⃣ Cook mince – Brown mince in a hot pan, then remove.
2️⃣ Cook veg – In the same pan, sauté onion, carrot, garlic.
3️⃣ Combine – Add mince back in with purée, stock, thyme, and Worcestershire. Simmer 20 mins.
4️⃣ Make mash – Boil and mash potatoes with butter and milk.
5️⃣ Assemble – Spoon mince into an oven dish, top with mash.
6️⃣ Bake – Bake at 200°C for 25 minutes or until golden on top.
7️⃣ Serve – Spoon out generous portions and enjoy.

💡 Pie Tips:
✔️ Add a spoonful of horseradish to your mash for extra flavour.
✔️ Sprinkle with cheese before baking for a golden crust.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions
✔️ Serve with garden peas or braised cabbage.
✔️ Try with a splash of gravy over the top.