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Classic Cottage Pie

Classic Cottage Pie

with Mushrooms, Cheddar and Roasted Carrots
Mimi Morley
Mimi MorleyUpdated on November 04, 2025
Calories
630 kcal
Protein
37.7g protein
Total
40 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Barley
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Milk
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

450 grams

Potatoes

2 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

240 grams

British Beef Mince

80 grams

Sliced Mushrooms

7.5 grams

Worcester Sauce

(Contains: Barley, Cereals containing gluten)

25 grams

Sun-Dried Tomato Paste

1 carton(s)

Tomato Passata

10 grams

Beef Stock Paste

30 grams

Mature Cheddar Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

3 unit(s)

Carrot

Not included in your delivery

50 milliliter(s)

Water

½ tsp

Sugar

Energy (kJ)2636 kJ
Energy (kcal)630 kcal
Fat22.2 g
of which saturates10.3 g
Carbohydrate70.9 g
of which sugars20.8 g
Dietary Fibre11.5 g
Protein37.7 g
Salt2.7 g
Trans Fat0.5 g
Potassium996.8 mg
Calcium15.8 mg
Iron0.7 mg
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Chopping Board
Medium Saucepan
Knife
Baking Tray
Grill Pan
Grater
Baking Dish
Plate

Instructions

Prep the Potatoes
1

Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.

Trim the carrot, then halve lengthways (no need to peel). Chop into roughly 1cm wide, 5cm long batons.

Put a large saucepan of water with 0.5 tsp salt on to boil for the potatoes.

Chop potatoes into roughly 2cm chunks (peel first if you prefer).

Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). 

Get Frying
2

Pop the carrots onto a large baking tray. Drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat. Spread out in a single layer. When the oven is hot, roast on the top shelf until tender, 20-25 mins. Turn halfway through.

Meanwhile, heat a large frying pan on medium-high heat (no oil).

Once hot, add the beef mince and fry until browned, 4-5 mins. Use a spoon to break it up as it cooks, then drain and discard any excess fat.

Add the garlic and mushrooms to the pan, then cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, 4-5 mins more. Season with salt and pepper. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw mince. It's cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

Make the Mash
3

Meanwhile, add the chopped potatoes to your pan of boiling water and cook until you can easily slip a knife through, 15-20 mins.

Once cooked, drain in a colander and return to the pan, off the heat. Add a knob of butter and a splash of milk (if you have any) and mash until smooth.

Season with salt and pepper. Cover with a lid to keep warm.

Simmer the Filling
4

Once the mushrooms have browned, add the Worcester sauce to the pan and bubble away until evaporated, 30 secs.

Stir in the sun-dried tomato paste, tomato passata, beef stock paste and water and sugar for the sauce (see pantry for both amounts).

Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until thickened, 5-6 mins. 

Assemble your Pie
5

Once your carrots have finished roasting, remove them, cover with foil to keep warm and change your oven setting to grill and set to medium-high heat.

Transfer the beef filling to an appropriately sized ovenproof dish and top with an even layer of mash.

Grate the Cheddar cheese, then evenly sprinkle over the mash.

Grill until golden and bubbling, 4-5 mins.

Serve
6

Once your cottage pie is ready, allow to stand for 2 mins before serving on plates.

Serve with your roasted carrots alongside. 

Enjoy!

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