Colcannon Cottage Pie
with Spring Onion & Cheese
- Milk
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Ingredients
240
British Beef Mince
1
Red Wine Jus Paste
1
Onion
100
Chopped Kale
1
Garlic Clove
60
Mature Cheddar Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
1
Spring Onion
1
Carrot
450
Potatoes
Not included in your delivery
200
Water for the Sauce
Utensils
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C. Put a large saucepan of water on to boil. Chop the potatoes (no need to peel) into 2cm chunks. Once the water is boiling, add 0.5 tsp of salt and the potatoes. Cook for for 7-8 mins, then add the kale to the pan. Cook for a further 5-8 mins until the potatoes and kale are tender. TIP: the potatoes are cooked through when you can easily slip a knife through.
Meanwhile heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on a medium heat. When hot, add the beef mince, season with salt and pepper and cook until browned, 4-5 mins. Break the mince up with a spoon as it cooks. While the beef cooks, trim the carrot and quarter lengthways (no need to peel). Chop widthways into small pieces. Halve, peel and chop the onion into small pieces. Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). Trim the spring onions then slice thinly. Grate the cheddar.
Once the mince is browned, add the onion and carrot and cook until softened, 4-5 mins. Next stir in the garlic and cook for a further minute. Add the water (see ingredients for amount) and red wine jus paste. Bring to the boil and reduce the heat to simmer until you have a glossy thick sauce, 5 mins. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
When cooked, drain the potatoes and kale in a colander. Return to the pan and mash with a potato masher until smooth. Stir through the spring onion and half of the cheddar and season to taste with salt and pepper. TIP: Add some milk and butter if you have any.
Transfer the beef mix to an ovenproof dish (we used a 20x20cm dish for 2). Top evenly with the colcannon and sprinkle over the remaining cheddar. Bake on the top shelf of your oven until the cheese has melted and starting to brown, 15-20 minutes.
Once the pie is bubbling hot and the cheese melted, carefully remove from the oven and share between your plates. Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many found this a delicious twist on traditional cottage pie, with the colcannon mash and red wine jus adding depth.
- Ease of prep: While some noted longer prep time, most found it straightforward to make with clear instructions.
- Suggestions: Consider adding Worcestershire sauce or herbs to boost the beef flavour; some preferred less kale in the mash.
- Next-day meals: Several mentioned it reheated well, with some finding it even tastier the next day.
- Portions: Many praised the generous servings, though some wanted more meat or potatoes for a heartier meal.
